Conservation Scientists Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $73,240 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.21
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $95,200
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $73,240
    75th
    $82,600
    90th
    $95,200

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 88% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 12% 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
    Nevada $79,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,480
    Connecticut $77,410
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    Minnesota $77,180
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,060

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,430
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,790
    School Psychologists $76,110
    Chemical Technicians $59,190
    Chemists $71,610
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Omaha, NE-IA is $35.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.15 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 7.8% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.