How much does a conservation scientist make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $36.64 an hour or $6,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.64
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,550 | $24.78 | |
| 25th | $66,430 | $31.94 | |
| Median | $76,210 | $36.64 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.39 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $236,900 |
| Psychologist | $138,100 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $84,350 |
| Geoscientist | $83,970 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,410 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $80,860 |
| Biological Scientist | $80,500 |
| School Psychologist | $80,420 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $79,440 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $78,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $36.64 ($76,210 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $76,210 against $73,010 nationally, 4% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $70,500, so Nashville pays 8% more.
Where does Nashville rank for conservation scientist pay?
54 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,200 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.