How much does a conservation scientist make in Madison?
$85,110a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $40.92 an hour or $7,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.92
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,750Median: $85,110Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $70,760 | $34.02 | |
| Median | $85,110 | $40.92 | |
| 75th | $99,840 | $48.00 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.53 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| La Crosse, WI | $79,440 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,090 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,680 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Psychologist | $85,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $40.92 ($85,110 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $85,110 against $73,010 nationally, 17% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $79,540, so Madison pays 7% more.
Where does Madison rank for conservation scientist pay?
10 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.