Conservation Scientists Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $81,950 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.40
10th percentile $60,650
90th percentile $140,170
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,650
    25th
    $64,940
    50th (median)
    $81,950
    75th
    $108,040
    90th
    $140,170

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 97% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    North Dakota $79,790
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,560
    Yakima, WA $76,940

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $55,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,500
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $83,510
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $94,630
    Biological Scientists, All Other $90,150
    Biological Technicians $49,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Fairbanks, AK is $39.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.63 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Fairbanks, AK is 20.6% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,650 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,940.