Conservation Scientists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $65,170 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $86,350
Employed locally 450
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $57,240
    50th (median)
    $65,170
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $86,350

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 67% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 33% 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
    Lubbock, TX $65,450
    Tyler, TX $65,230
    Amarillo, TX $65,170
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $65,170
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $65,170
    Waco, TX $65,170

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    School Psychologists $77,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Austin, TX is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.84 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Austin, TX is 4.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,240.