Conservation Scientists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $61,070 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.36
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $111,160
Employed locally 110
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $51,900
    50th (median)
    $61,070
    75th
    $79,200
    90th
    $111,160

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 79% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 21% 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
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    Washington $81,220

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,480
    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Indianapolis, IN is $29.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.79 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 10.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,900.