SOC 19-1031 · May 2025 · United States
Conservation Scientists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Conservation Scientists across the United States is $73,010 per year, measured over 25,950 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $99,400.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Conservation Scientists
Pay for this occupation varies by 94.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $99,400 and Florida pays $51,130.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $99,400 | 110 | |
| 2 | Colorado | $84,820 | 1,230 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $83,290 | 470 | |
| 4 | Idaho | $81,330 | 300 | |
| 5 | Wyoming | $81,310 | 150 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $80,790 | 1,020 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | $80,190 | 190 | |
| 8 | California | $79,810 | 2,110 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $79,540 | 970 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $79,260 | 290 |
States with the most Conservation Scientists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,110 | $79,810 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,970 | $68,620 | |
| 3 | Washington | 1,270 | $78,450 | |
| 4 | Colorado | 1,230 | $84,820 | |
| 5 | Oregon | 1,020 | $80,790 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 970 | $79,540 | |
| 7 | Florida | 950 | $51,130 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 900 | $61,480 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 820 | $63,500 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 770 | $71,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $110,200 | 70 |
| 2 | Springfield | $107,990 | 40 |
| 3 | Boulder | $101,380 | 70 |
| 4 | Washington | $99,360 | 490 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $97,810 | 410 |
| 6 | Salem | $95,470 | 90 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City | $93,470 | 170 |
| 8 | Trenton | $86,770 | 50 |
| 9 | Eau Claire | $86,070 | 30 |
| 10 | Madison | $85,110 | 260 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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