Conservation Scientists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $64,710 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.11
10th percentile $43,510
90th percentile $111,820
Employed locally 80
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,510
    25th
    $52,480
    50th (median)
    $64,710
    75th
    $96,090
    90th
    $111,820

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 81% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 19% 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
    Akron, OH $62,690
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $60,780
    Cleveland, OH $59,820
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $59,780

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Columbus, OH is $31.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.35 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Columbus, OH is 4.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $43,510 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,480.