How much does a conservation scientist make in Texas?
$68,620a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Texas. That is $32.99 an hour or $5,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.99
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,440Median: $68,620Highest 10%: $92,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,440 | $25.69 | |
| 25th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $68,620 | $32.99 | |
| 75th | $81,310 | $39.09 | |
| 90th | $92,320 | $44.38 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lubbock, TX | $77,980 |
| Tyler, TX | $69,880 |
| Austin, TX | $68,620 |
| Beaumont, TX | $68,620 |
| Brownsville, TX | $68,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $68,620 |
| Waco, TX | $68,620 |
| San Antonio, TX | $66,120 |
| Amarillo, TX | $64,680 |
| Houston, TX | $60,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 34. Illinois | $69,590 |
| 35. Georgia | $69,240 |
| 36. Iowa | $69,240 |
| 37. Texas | $68,620 |
| 38. Kansas | $67,200 |
| 39. Arizona | $66,750 |
| 40. Hawaii | $65,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $32.99 ($68,620 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $68,620 against $73,010 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for conservation scientist pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays conservation scientists the most?
Lubbock, TX, with a median of $77,980 a year.
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.