Conservation Scientists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $79,090 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.02
10th percentile $54,850
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,850
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $79,090
    75th
    $91,920
    90th
    $95,640

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 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
    Madison, WI $81,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,480
    Green Bay, WI $77,810
    Wisconsin $75,940
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $75,460

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $70,030
    School Psychologists $66,710
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Eau Claire, WI is $38.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 16.4% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $54,850 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.