How much does a conservation scientist make in Minneapolis?
$75,090a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $36.10 an hour or $6,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.10
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,840Median: $75,090Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,840 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $54,430 | $26.17 | |
| Median | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| 75th | $90,090 | $43.31 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.26 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| La Crosse, WI | $79,440 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $36.10 ($75,090 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $75,090 against $73,010 nationally, 3% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $71,280, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for conservation scientist pay?
57 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,700 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.