Conservation Scientists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $67,800 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.59
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $124,090
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $67,800
    75th
    $90,220
    90th
    $124,090

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 98% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 2% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $80,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $77,190
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,940

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,510
    Urban and Regional Planners$65,720
    Physical Scientists, All Other$106,920
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$96,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Asheville, NC is $32.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Asheville, NC is 0.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.