Conservation Scientists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for conservation scientists is $30.78 an hour ($64,020 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($73,010). New Jersey ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for conservation scientists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| 25% of workers | $24.30 | $50,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.78 | $64,020 |
| 75% of workers | $38.91 | $80,930 |
| 90% of workers | $51.56 | $107,240 |
Conservation Scientists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $86,770 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for conservation scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)
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