Conservation Scientists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $69,440 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.39
10th percentile $51,200
90th percentile $148,760
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,200
    25th
    $56,920
    50th (median)
    $69,440
    75th
    $105,850
    90th
    $148,760

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 72% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 28% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $80,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $77,190
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,940

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,370
    Chemists $80,940
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other $102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Raleigh, NC is $33.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.68 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Raleigh, NC is 2.2% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $51,200 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,920.