SOC 19-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Conservation Scientists — Yakima
Yakima, WA · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Conservation Scientists in Yakima, WA is $78,460 per year, close to the national median of $73,010 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Conservation Scientists in Yakima, WA is $78,460 per year, close to the national median of $73,010 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,500 and $88,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,540 and the ninetieth at $101,780.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $82,380. Of the 292 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 82nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,540 | −30.8% |
| 25th | $64,500 | −11.7% |
| Median (50th) | $78,460 | +7.5% |
| 75th | $88,790 | +21.6% |
| 90th | $101,780 | +39.4% |
| Mean | $77,070 | +5.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $82,380 | 310 | |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | $78,460 | 40 | |
| 3 | Olympia | $78,460 | 320 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $77,600 | 50 | |
| 5 | Bremerton | $77,190 | 40 | |
| 6 | Spokane | $74,320 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yakima run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $78,460 buys what $73,327 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,327US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,460 a year, 7.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,540 to $101,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $82,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Conservation Scientists in Yakima, WA?
The median annual wage is $78,460, or $37.72 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 Yakima, WA is 7.5% 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 Yakima, WA earns more than $101,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,540 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 Seattle, at $82,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Yakima, WA. 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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