Conservation Scientists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $76,510 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.79
10th percentile $62,730
90th percentile $111,610
Employed locally 150
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,730
    25th
    $68,990
    50th (median)
    $76,510
    75th
    $77,490
    90th
    $111,610

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 90% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 10% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $83,120
    Tucson, AZ $70,760

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Phoenix, AZ is $36.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.34 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 12.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $62,730 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,990.