Conservation Scientists Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $65,090 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.29
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $91,840
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $47,600
    50th (median)
    $65,090
    75th
    $81,990
    90th
    $91,840

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 94% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 6% 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
    Salem, OR $98,050
    Bend, OR $94,310
    Medford, OR $87,050
    Oregon $86,170
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,820

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,790
    Biological Technicians $49,040
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $137,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Eugene, OR is $31.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.80 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Eugene, OR is 4.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,600.