Conservation Scientists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for conservation scientists is $29.56 an hour ($61,480 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($73,010). Pennsylvania ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for conservation scientists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.54 | $38,560 |
| 25% of workers | $23.22 | $48,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.56 | $61,480 |
| 75% of workers | $36.78 | $76,500 |
| 90% of workers | $44.76 | $93,100 |
Conservation Scientists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $64,910 | 50 |
| Reading | $60,000 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh | $58,960 | 120 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $58,590 | 310 |
| Lancaster | $54,350 | 50 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $54,250 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 | $99,190 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $134,090 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $100,780 |
| Microbiologists | $84,650 |
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