Conservation Scientists Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,570 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $140,520
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $51,980
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $140,520

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,650
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,460
    Chemists $73,960
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $41,590
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $46,750
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $62,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Eastern North Carolina is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.18 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Eastern North Carolina is 7.9% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,980.