Conservation Scientists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $81,120 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $102,340
Employed locally 270
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $66,690
    50th (median)
    $81,120
    75th
    $97,490
    90th
    $102,340

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 93% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 7% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $79,090
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,480
    Green Bay, WI $77,810
    Wisconsin $75,940
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $75,460

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,940
    Chemists $73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $119,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Madison, WI is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.53 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Madison, WI is 19.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,690.