Conservation Scientists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $47,580 -30% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $81,820
Employed locally 150
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $47,580
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $81,820

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 59% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 41% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $80,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $77,190
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,940

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$67,500
    Chemists$79,650
    School Psychologists$80,030
    Urban and Regional Planners$80,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$125,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.36 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 30% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.