Conservation Scientists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $63,800 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $94,580
Employed locally 130
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $63,800
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $94,580

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 73% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 27% 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
    Lubbock, TX $65,450
    Tyler, TX $65,230
    Amarillo, TX $65,170
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,170
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $65,170
    Waco, TX $65,170

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Dallas, TX is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.37 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Dallas, TX is 6.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.