Conservation Scientists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,880 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 370
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $45,880
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $92,750

    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

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    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$67,610
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    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$54,270
    Soil and Plant Scientists$77,710
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$62,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Kansas is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Kansas is 32.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.