Conservation Scientists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $76,230 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.65
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $110,410
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $76,230
    75th
    $102,800
    90th
    $110,410

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,820
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,090
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,490
    Jacksonville, FL $49,880

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Reno, NV is $36.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.81 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Reno, NV is 12.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.