Conservation Scientists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for conservation scientists is $32.99 an hour ($68,620 a year). About 1,970 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($73,010). Texas ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for conservation scientists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.69 | $53,440 |
| 25% of workers | $28.11 | $58,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.99 | $68,620 |
| 75% of workers | $39.09 | $81,310 |
| 90% of workers | $44.39 | $92,320 |
Conservation Scientists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | $77,980 | 40 |
| Tyler | $69,880 | 70 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $68,620 | 430 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $68,620 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $68,620 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $68,620 | 130 |
| Waco | $68,620 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $66,120 | 120 |
| Amarillo | $64,680 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $60,520 | 290 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $80,470 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $80,870 |
| Epidemiologists | $77,170 |
| Microbiologists | $66,450 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $90,610 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $49,100 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $97,510 |
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