Conservation Scientists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $76,270 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.67
10th percentile $46,850
90th percentile $130,570
Employed locally 130
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,850
    25th
    $56,250
    50th (median)
    $76,270
    75th
    $98,080
    90th
    $130,570

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 88% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 12% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,820
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,760
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,110
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $61,360
    Michigan $61,010
    Gainesville, FL $59,950

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Atlanta, GA is $36.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.65 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Atlanta, GA is 12.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,850 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,250.