Conservation Scientists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $60,430 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $101,910
Employed locally 700
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $60,430
    75th
    $76,180
    90th
    $101,910

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 62% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 38% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,760
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $65,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $65,080
    Rochester, NY $63,450
    Syracuse, NY $61,800

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,400
    Chemists $84,510
    School Psychologists $101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in New York, NY-NJ is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.13 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 11.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.