Conservation Scientists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $72,780 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.99
10th percentile $53,020
90th percentile $138,030
Employed locally 200
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,020
    25th
    $63,600
    50th (median)
    $72,780
    75th
    $101,500
    90th
    $138,030

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Fairbanks-College, AK $81,950
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    North Dakota $79,790
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,560

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770
    Biological Technicians $55,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Anchorage, AK is $34.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.92 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Anchorage, AK is 7.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $53,020 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,600.