Conservation Scientists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $72,550 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 80
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $56,990
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $110,140

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 88% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 12% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,150
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $74,960
    Rapid City, SD $74,960
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $74,960

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,870
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Boise City, ID is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.42 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Boise City, ID 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,990.