Conservation Scientists Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $74,960 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.04
10th percentile $61,960
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,960
    25th
    $64,110
    50th (median)
    $74,960
    75th
    $95,640
    90th
    $113,030

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 91% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 9% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $60,750

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,850
    Biological Technicians $56,450
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $92,320
    School Psychologists $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Nashville, TN is $36.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Nashville, TN is 10.3% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,960 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,110.