How much does a Conservation Scientists make per hour in Alaska?

Conservation Scientists Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,950 +20.6% vs national

Median hourly $39.40

10th percentile $50,340

90th percentile $142,630

Employed locally 60

National median $67,950

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$50,340

25th

$61,550

50th (median)

$81,950

75th

$111,320

90th

$142,630

Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

Metro area	Median salary
Springfield, IL	$107,990
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$105,680
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$98,930
Salem, OR	$98,050
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$96,260
Bend, OR	$94,310

Related occupations in Alaska

Occupation	Median salary
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$87,660
Biological Technicians	$53,410
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,960
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$89,980
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$53,140
Biological Scientists, All Other	$101,500

Frequently asked questions

How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Alaska?

The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Alaska is $39.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.08 or more per hour.

Is Alaska above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

The median Conservation Scientists salary in Alaska is 20.6% above the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Alaska?

Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,340 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,550.