Conservation Scientists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $55,360 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.61
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $78,900
Employed locally 280
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $55,360
    75th
    $65,170
    90th
    $78,900

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 69% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 31% 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
    Lubbock, TX $65,450
    Tyler, TX $65,230
    Amarillo, TX $65,170
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,170
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $65,170
    Waco, TX $65,170

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Houston, TX is $26.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.46 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Houston, TX is 18.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.