Conservation Scientists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $63,340 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $40,910
90th percentile $104,050
Employed locally 80
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,910
    25th
    $55,670
    50th (median)
    $63,340
    75th
    $99,820
    90th
    $104,050

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Charlottesville, VA $86,730
    Corvallis, OR $82,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,970

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,540
    Biological Technicians $61,370
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Richmond, VA is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.92 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Richmond, VA is 6.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,910 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,670.