Conservation Scientists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $64,850 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $52,750
90th percentile $96,830
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,750
    25th
    $63,960
    50th (median)
    $64,850
    75th
    $75,430
    90th
    $96,830

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 100% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 0% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Charlottesville, VA $86,730
    Corvallis, OR $82,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,970

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $48,910
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,510
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,290
    Chemists $80,960
    Chemical Technicians $46,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Blacksburg, VA is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.46 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 4.6% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $52,750 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,960.