Conservation Scientists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $62,290 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $94,640
Employed locally 140
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $51,640
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $79,230
    90th
    $94,640

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 82% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 18% 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
    Madison, WI $81,120
    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

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Milwaukee, WI is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.41 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,640.