Conservation Scientists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $70,680 +4% vs national
Median hourly $33.98
10th percentile $48,670
90th percentile $139,940
Employed locally 120
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,670
    25th
    $61,810
    50th (median)
    $70,680
    75th
    $97,180
    90th
    $139,940

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 104% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 4% above 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
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,950

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    School Psychologists $99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Albuquerque, NM is $33.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.60 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,670 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,810.