Conservation Scientists Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $59,280 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $91,070
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $40,690
    50th (median)
    $59,280
    75th
    $65,710
    90th
    $91,070

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 90% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 10% 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 Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $53,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,890
    Chemical Technicians $61,320
    School Psychologists $77,080
    Chemists $65,450
    Social Science Research Assistants $69,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Columbia, SC is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.29 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Columbia, SC is 12.8% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,690.