How much does a conservation scientist make in Sacramento?
$78,980a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $37.97 an hour or $6,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.97
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,900Median: $78,980Highest 10%: $156,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| 25th | $66,400 | $31.92 | |
| Median | $78,980 | $37.97 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.22 | |
| 90th | $156,400 | $75.21 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| San Jose, CA | $110,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,340 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $77,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $72,860 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $37.97 ($78,980 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $78,980 against $73,010 nationally, 8% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,810, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for conservation scientist pay?
32 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,400 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.