Conservation Scientists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $59,820 -12% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $92,140
Employed locally 130
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $59,820
    75th
    $76,710
    90th
    $92,140

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 87% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 13% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,680
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,520
    Columbus, OH $64,710
    Akron, OH $62,690
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $60,780
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $59,780

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Cleveland, OH is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.48 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Cleveland, OH is 12% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.