Conservation Scientists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $80,600 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.75
10th percentile $44,750
90th percentile $104,640
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,750
    25th
    $56,870
    50th (median)
    $80,600
    75th
    $94,580
    90th
    $104,640

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 112% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $91,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    California $81,620

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Fresno, CA is $38.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.12 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Fresno, CA is 18.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,750 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,870.