Conservation Scientists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $57,190 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $43,270
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $71,950
    90th
    $110,140

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 70% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Wisconsin $75,940
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,960
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,440
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,120

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,240
    Chemical Technicians $60,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $55,200
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $105,160
    School Psychologists $83,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Charleston, SC is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Charleston, SC is 15.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,270.