How much does a conservation scientist make in Providence?
$80,880a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $38.88 an hour or $6,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.88
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,770Median: $80,880Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 25th | $64,740 | $31.13 | |
| Median | $80,880 | $38.88 | |
| 75th | $99,160 | $47.67 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.73 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $38.88 ($80,880 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $80,880 against $73,010 nationally, 11% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $76,130, so Providence pays 6% more.
Where does Providence rank for conservation scientist pay?
24 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,500 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.