Conservation Scientists Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $77,190 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.11
10th percentile $50,250
90th percentile $141,350
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,250
    25th
    $60,280
    50th (median)
    $77,190
    75th
    $115,090
    90th
    $141,350

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 95% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 5% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $80,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,940
    Anchorage, AK $72,780

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$78,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104,300
    Biological Scientists, All Other$96,780
    Biological Technicians$41,060
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$84,570
    Microbiologists$90,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Durham, NC is $37.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.00 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Durham, NC is 13.6% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,250 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,280.