Conservation Scientists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $85,820 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.26
10th percentile $49,140
90th percentile $130,170
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,140
    25th
    $81,020
    50th (median)
    $85,820
    75th
    $100,090
    90th
    $130,170

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 116% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 16% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,090
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,490
    Reno, NV $76,230
    Jacksonville, FL $49,880

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Las Vegas, NV is $41.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.99 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 26.3% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,140 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,020.