Conservation Scientists Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $79,450 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.20
10th percentile $61,100
90th percentile $114,060
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,100
    25th
    $70,610
    50th (median)
    $79,450
    75th
    $101,950
    90th
    $114,060

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 84% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 16% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $91,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Bozeman, MT $81,220
    Madison, WI $81,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,940

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$64,260
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79,700
    School Psychologists$103,830
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$128,910
    Biological Scientists, All Other$108,850
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$64,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Barnstable Town, MA is $38.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.29 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 16.9% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,100 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,610.