Conservation Scientists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $72,600 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $53,920
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,920
    25th
    $54,590
    50th (median)
    $72,600
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $104,330

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 86% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 14% 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
    Bend, OR $94,310
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,820
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $82,220

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,120
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,420
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,290
    Biological Technicians $40,890
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,940
    Soil and Plant Scientists $86,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Bismarck, ND is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $53,920 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,590.