Conservation Scientists Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Conservation Scientists in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $53,522 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.2% vs the national median of $67,950. An estimated 1,040 conservation scientists are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $37,520 to $75,930 depending on location.
$53,522
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$75,930
Highest paying metro
$37,520
Lowest paying metro
1,040
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Conservation Scientists salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | $75,930 | $61,380 | $88,650 | 90 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $62,910 | $47,440 | $72,780 | 40 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,430 | $43,370 | $67,140 | 320 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,540 | $46,990 | $77,180 | 140 |
| Scranton, PA | $54,250 | $54,250 | $63,130 | 30 |
| Reading, PA | $53,930 | $36,790 | $69,320 | 30 |
| Lancaster, PA | $53,350 | $41,440 | $64,770 | 50 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $45,600 | $45,600 | $53,930 | 100 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $45,600 | $45,600 | $55,940 | 80 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $45,600 | $45,600 | $45,600 | — |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $45,600 | $45,600 | $45,600 | 130 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37,520 | $37,520 | $37,520 | 30 |