Conservation Scientists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $75,930 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.51
10th percentile $43,190
90th percentile $98,160
Employed locally 90
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,190
    25th
    $61,380
    50th (median)
    $75,930
    75th
    $88,650
    90th
    $98,160

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 96% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 4% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,480
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,280
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $74,960
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,910
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,960
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,430

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,030
    Chemists $64,580
    Economists $80,600
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Harrisburg, PA is $36.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.19 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 11.7% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $43,190 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,380.