Conservation Scientists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $73,920 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.54
10th percentile $60,640
90th percentile $112,260
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,640
    25th
    $62,750
    50th (median)
    $73,920
    75th
    $97,470
    90th
    $112,260

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 113% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Charlottesville, VA $86,730
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,360
    School Psychologists $51,310
    Biological Technicians $42,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Little Rock, AR is $35.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Little Rock, AR is 8.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,640 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,750.