Conservation Scientists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $72,870 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.03
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $111,220
Employed locally 290
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $52,070
    50th (median)
    $72,870
    75th
    $90,410
    90th
    $111,220

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 78% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $91,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    California $81,620

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Los Angeles, CA is $35.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.43 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,070.