Conservation Scientists Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,440 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.79
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $93,140
Employed locally 80
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $57,260
    50th (median)
    $74,440
    75th
    $83,270
    90th
    $93,140

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Foresters$64,130
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$52,290
    Urban and Regional Planners$80,050
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70,030
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$66,910
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Northwestern Wisconsin is $35.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 9.6% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,260.