How much does a conservation scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$61,480a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.56
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,560Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $93,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 75th | $76,500 | $36.78 | |
| 90th | $93,100 | $44.76 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $64,910 |
| Reading, PA | $60,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $58,960 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,590 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,350 |
| Scranton, PA | $54,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 45. Michigan | $63,500 |
| 46. Ohio | $63,160 |
| 47. Missouri | $63,130 |
| 48. Pennsylvania | $61,480 |
| 49. Mississippi | $59,510 |
| 50. South Carolina | $52,310 |
| 51. Florida | $51,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $61,480 against $73,010 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for conservation scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays conservation scientists the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $64,910 a year.
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.