How much does a conservation scientist make in Salem?
$95,470a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $45.90 an hour or $7,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.90
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,300Median: $95,470Highest 10%: $115,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,300 | $33.80 | |
| 25th | $76,490 | $36.77 | |
| Median | $95,470 | $45.90 | |
| 75th | $113,300 | $54.48 | |
| 90th | $115,500 | $55.52 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Portland, OR | $83,580 |
| Bend, OR | $82,630 |
| Corvallis, OR | $74,410 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,370 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $144,000 |
| Economist | $124,200 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
| School Psychologist | $99,290 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,110 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $98,050 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,680 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $93,620 |
| Forester | $89,220 |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $56,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $45.90 ($95,470 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $95,470 against $73,010 nationally, 31% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $80,790, so Salem pays 18% more.
Where does Salem rank for conservation scientist pay?
6 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,500 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.