How much does a conservation scientist make in Portland?
$78,440a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.71 an hour or $6,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.71
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,390Median: $78,440Highest 10%: $124,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,390 | $21.34 | |
| 25th | $64,940 | $31.22 | |
| Median | $78,440 | $37.71 | |
| 75th | $90,790 | $43.65 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.88 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Scientist | $119,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $100,700 |
| School Psychologist | $84,680 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $84,490 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,930 |
| Life | $77,770 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $77,290 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,340 |
| Chemist | $64,320 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $64,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.71 ($78,440 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $78,440 against $73,010 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $75,900, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for conservation scientist pay?
38 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,600 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.