Conservation Scientists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $59,780 -12% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $41,740
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,740
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $74,990

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 86% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 14% 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
    Cleveland, OH $59,820

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $117,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,240
    Chemists $99,270
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,620
    Physicists $134,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Dayton, OH is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Dayton, 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $41,740 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.