How much does a conservation scientist make in New York?
$64,020a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.78 an hour or $5,335 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.78
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,420Median: $64,020Highest 10%: $106,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $57,190 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $64,020 | $30.78 | |
| 75th | $87,590 | $42.11 | |
| 90th | $106,400 | $51.13 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Rochester, NY | $66,990 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.78 ($64,020 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $64,020 against $73,010 nationally, 12% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,990, so New York pays 17% less.
Where does New York rank for conservation scientist pay?
99 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,400 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.