Conservation Scientists Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $73,940 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $44,000
90th percentile $98,510
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,000
    25th
    $60,500
    50th (median)
    $73,940
    75th
    $90,940
    90th
    $98,510

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,720
    Biological Scientists, All Other $83,350
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $64,690
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,360
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $95,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Arizona is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.33 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Arizona is 8.8% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,000 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,500.