SOC 19-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Conservation Scientists — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Conservation Scientists in Wisconsin is $79,540 per year, 8.9% above the national median of $73,010.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Conservation Scientists in Wisconsin is $79,540 per year, 8.9% above the national median of $73,010. Pay ranges from under $47,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,130 to $93,200.
The area has 970 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 9th by median wage. Eau Claire leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $86,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 185th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $63,130 | −13.5% |
| Median (50th) | $79,540 | +8.9% |
| 75th | $93,200 | +27.7% |
| 90th | $102,750 | +40.7% |
| Mean | $77,760 | +6.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $86,070 | 30 | |
| 2 | Madison | $85,110 | 260 | |
| 3 | Green Bay | $81,560 | 40 | |
| 4 | La Crosse | $79,440 | 50 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $66,680 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $79,540 goes as far as $84,527 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,527US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,540 a year, 8.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,440 to $102,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 970 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $86,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Conservation Scientists in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $79,540, or $38.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $73,010, so pay in Wisconsin is 8.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $102,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Eau Claire, at $86,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 970 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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