Conservation Scientists Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Oregon
Conservation Scientists in Oregon earn a median salary of $82,272 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.1% vs the national median of $67,950. An estimated 900 conservation scientists are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $65,090 to $98,930 depending on location.
$82,272
Avg median salary in Oregon
$98,930
Highest paying metro
$65,090
Lowest paying metro
900
Employed in Oregon
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Conservation Scientists salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | $98,930 | $74,810 | $131,860 | 340 |
| Salem, OR | $98,050 | $82,090 | $113,320 | 90 |
| Bend, OR | $94,310 | $78,660 | $98,550 | 80 |
| Medford, OR | $87,050 | $62,820 | $101,440 | 30 |
| Corvallis, OR | $82,950 | $62,420 | $121,760 | 70 |
| Coast Oregon | $74,960 | $63,600 | $98,050 | 70 |
| Eastern Oregon | $72,550 | $59,950 | $89,460 | 110 |
| Central Oregon | $66,560 | $50,650 | $92,750 | 60 |
| Eugene, OR | $65,090 | $47,600 | $81,990 | 50 |