The average salary for a conservation scientist in the United States is $73,160, but the range typically falls between $53,000 and $87,460. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.17, with a range between $25.48 and $42.05.
There are approximately 22,790 people employed as a conservation scientist in the United States. With California, Texas, Colorado employing the highest number of conservation scientists.The state with the best pay for a conservation scientist is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $95,470, while Delaware has the lowest average annual salary of $59,520.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,850 | $20.6 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,000 | $25.48 |
| Median | $68,750 | $33.05 |
| 75th Percentile | $87,460 | $42.05 |
| 90th Percentile | $105,460 | $50.7 |
The salary of a conservation scientist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a conservation scientist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for conservation scientists are Connecticut, Hawaii, District of Columbia, Nevada, Maryland while the worst states are Delaware, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,700 | $75,550 | $104,920 |
| Alaska | $50,020 | $81,980 | $132,700 |
| Arizona | $33,860 | $71,280 | $107,660 |
| Arkansas | $52,920 | $77,880 | $104,920 |
| California | $49,740 | $85,850 | $129,980 |
| Colorado | $48,720 | $78,760 | $117,210 |
| Connecticut | $52,460 | $95,470 | $135,200 |
| Delaware | $41,600 | $59,520 | $90,880 |
| District of Columbia | $66,080 | $101,670 | $151,650 |
| Florida | $31,120 | $59,640 | $99,380 |
| Georgia | $45,670 | $79,050 | $116,650 |
| Hawaii | $37,380 | $92,010 | $151,050 |
| Idaho | $49,620 | $75,360 | $99,380 |
| Illinois | $34,060 | $69,750 | $107,660 |
| Indiana | $39,050 | $75,840 | $107,660 |
| Iowa | $46,370 | $63,330 | $86,050 |
| Kansas | $44,720 | $68,420 | $99,380 |
| Kentucky | $41,450 | $66,100 | $96,620 |
| Louisiana | $27,900 | $72,030 | $107,660 |
| Maine | $49,450 | $73,280 | $99,410 |
| Maryland | $52,960 | $91,560 | $154,420 |
| Massachusetts | $45,820 | $76,140 | $118,040 |
| Michigan | $37,360 | $66,430 | $101,280 |
| Minnesota | $54,370 | $78,520 | $98,840 |
| Mississippi | $39,520 | $61,290 | $93,870 |
| Missouri | $42,500 | $66,530 | $99,380 |
| Montana | $52,310 | $75,740 | $102,150 |
| Nebraska | $46,700 | $70,990 | $99,380 |
| Nevada | $51,420 | $84,020 | $105,540 |
| New Hampshire | $36,980 | $68,560 | $92,760 |
| New Jersey | $45,210 | $68,890 | $106,230 |
| New Mexico | $50,200 | $76,330 | $101,670 |
| New York | $41,790 | $80,750 | $108,330 |
| North Carolina | $39,470 | $64,620 | $102,610 |
| North Dakota | $49,800 | $77,520 | $104,920 |
| Ohio | $39,060 | $63,220 | $102,150 |
| Oklahoma | $39,400 | $62,550 | $99,380 |
| Oregon | $47,560 | $82,490 | $114,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,420 | $62,280 | $91,100 |
| South Carolina | $37,520 | $71,610 | $109,040 |
| South Dakota | $39,360 | $64,200 | $89,810 |
| Tennessee | $48,240 | $75,110 | $107,660 |
| Texas | $42,680 | $62,100 | $88,340 |
| Utah | $44,040 | $72,370 | $93,870 |
| Vermont | $47,020 | $66,510 | $89,380 |
| Virginia | $47,280 | $78,400 | $113,790 |
| Washington | $59,010 | $81,920 | $104,920 |
| West Virginia | $37,540 | $72,410 | $104,920 |
| Wisconsin | $39,670 | $69,800 | $93,540 |
| Wyoming | $51,360 | $74,350 | $96,620 |
Even between cities, the salary of a conservation scientist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for conservation scientists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $111,390.The city with the lowest average salary for conservation scientists is Toledo, OH with an average salary of $46,990.
Areas with highest average salaries for conservation scientists
Areas with lowest average salaries for conservation scientists
The number of conservation scientists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of conservation scientists has increased by 770. On average, the number of conservation scientists has been increasing by 0.9% each year. The salary of conservation scientists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of conservation scientists has increased by $4,140. On average, the salary of conservation scientists has been increasing by 1.5% each year.
Conservation Scientists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for conservation scientists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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