Conservation Scientists Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $83,120 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.96
10th percentile $59,570
90th percentile $107,950
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,570
    25th
    $63,810
    50th (median)
    $83,120
    75th
    $95,640
    90th
    $107,950

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 119% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 19% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,510
    Tucson, AZ $70,760

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,950
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,640
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,270
    Biological Technicians $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Flagstaff, AZ is $39.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.23 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 22.3% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,570 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,810.