Conservation Scientists Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $82,420 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.63
10th percentile $55,370
90th percentile $107,920
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,370
    25th
    $73,030
    50th (median)
    $82,420
    75th
    $99,720
    90th
    $107,920

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 115% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 15% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,820
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,490
    Reno, NV $76,230
    Jacksonville, FL $49,880

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $63,750
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,510
    Biological Scientists, All Other $84,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Carson City, NV is $39.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Carson City, NV is 21.3% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $55,370 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,030.