Conservation Scientists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $80,100 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.51
10th percentile $59,600
90th percentile $102,530
Employed locally 270
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,600
    25th
    $70,790
    50th (median)
    $80,100
    75th
    $88,400
    90th
    $102,530

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 85% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 15% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    Washington $81,220

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780
    Economists $95,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Olympia, WA is $38.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.77 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Olympia, WA is 17.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,600 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,790.