Conservation Scientists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for conservation scientists is $30.99 an hour ($64,460 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($73,010). North Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for conservation scientists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.69 | $47,190 |
| 25% of workers | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.99 | $64,460 |
| 75% of workers | $39.39 | $81,920 |
| 90% of workers | $53.72 | $111,740 |
Conservation Scientists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $81,780 | 50 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $79,230 | 0 |
| Asheville | $65,170 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $50,300 | 150 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $102,980 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $100,070 |
| Microbiologists | $85,860 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $76,330 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $82,220 |
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