Conservation Scientists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $66,720 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.08
10th percentile $40,860
90th percentile $102,080
Employed locally 110
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,860
    25th
    $50,960
    50th (median)
    $66,720
    75th
    $86,010
    90th
    $102,080

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 75% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 25% 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
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530
    Medford, OR $87,050
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $66,790
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,850
    Biological Technicians $50,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Portland, ME is $32.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.88 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Portland, ME is 1.8% below 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,860 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,960.