How much does a conservation scientist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $47.77 an hour or $8,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.77
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 25th | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| Median | $99,360 | $47.77 | |
| 75th | $132,600 | $63.76 | |
| 90th | $184,400 | $88.63 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $47.77 ($99,360 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $99,360 against $73,010 nationally, 36% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $99,400, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for conservation scientist pay?
4 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,400 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.