Conservation Scientists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $65,490 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $44,670
90th percentile $111,950
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,670
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $65,490
    75th
    $74,670
    90th
    $111,950

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 76% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,760
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $65,080
    Rochester, NY $63,450
    Syracuse, NY $61,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,430

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Albany, NY is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.82 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Albany, NY is 3.6% below 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,670 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.