Conservation Scientists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $86,730 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.70
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $105,860
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $60,790
    50th (median)
    $86,730
    75th
    $105,850
    90th
    $105,860

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 96% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 4% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Corvallis, OR $82,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,970
    Nevada $79,790

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $118,830
    Biological Technicians $62,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,860
    Chemical Technicians $49,660
    Social Science Research Assistants $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Charlottesville, VA is $41.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.89 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 27.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,790.