Conservation Scientists Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $82,950 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.88
10th percentile $59,840
90th percentile $129,770
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,840
    25th
    $62,420
    50th (median)
    $82,950
    75th
    $121,760
    90th
    $129,770

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 109% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 9% above 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
    Salem, OR $98,050
    Bend, OR $94,310
    Medford, OR $87,050
    Oregon $86,170
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,820

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,690
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $85,150
    Chemists $94,990
    Biological Scientists, All Other $88,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,640
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $80,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Corvallis, OR is $39.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.69 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Corvallis, OR is 22.1% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,840 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,420.