Conservation Scientists Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $77,600 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.31
10th percentile $56,140
90th percentile $106,710
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,140
    25th
    $64,150
    50th (median)
    $77,600
    75th
    $95,900
    90th
    $106,710

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 96% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 4% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    Washington $81,220

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,070
    Urban and Regional Planners $97,240
    Chemists $66,640
    Chemical Technicians $62,030
    School Psychologists $102,860
    Biological Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Bellingham, WA is $37.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.30 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Bellingham, WA is 14.2% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,140 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,150.