Conservation Scientists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for conservation scientists is $35.10 an hour ($73,010 a year). About 25,950 people work in this job there.
Pay range for conservation scientists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.86 | $47,550 |
| 25% of workers | $27.74 | $57,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.10 | $73,010 |
| 75% of workers | $44.02 | $91,560 |
| 90% of workers | $53.08 | $110,410 |
Best-paying states for conservation scientists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $99,400 | 110 |
| Colorado | $84,820 | 1,230 |
| Maryland | $83,290 | 470 |
| Idaho | $81,330 | 300 |
| Wyoming | $81,310 | 150 |
| Oregon | $80,790 | 1,020 |
| Louisiana | $80,190 | 190 |
| California | $79,810 | 2,110 |
| Wisconsin | $79,540 | 970 |
| Alaska | $79,260 | 290 |
Pay by state
- California · $79,810
- Colorado · $84,820
- Florida · $51,130
- Illinois · $69,590
- Iowa · $69,240
- Massachusetts · $78,740
- Michigan · $63,500
- Minnesota · $71,280
- Missouri · $63,130
- Montana · $73,920
- New Jersey · $64,020
- New York · $76,990
- North Carolina · $64,460
- Ohio · $63,160
- Oregon · $80,790
- Pennsylvania · $61,480
- Texas · $68,620
- Washington · $78,450
- Wisconsin · $79,540
Education, experience and outlook for conservation scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $127,410 |
| Microbiologists | $87,990 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $78,850 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $88,720 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,220 |
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