How much does a conservation scientist make in Seattle?
$82,380a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $39.61 an hour or $6,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.61
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,650Median: $82,380Highest 10%: $128,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,650 | $29.64 | |
| 25th | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| Median | $82,380 | $39.61 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $49.99 | |
| 90th | $128,100 | $61.59 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Portland, OR | $83,580 |
| Olympia, WA | $78,460 |
| Bellingham, WA | $77,600 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,320 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $39.61 ($82,380 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $82,380 against $73,010 nationally, 13% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,450, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for conservation scientist pay?
16 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,100 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.