Conservation Scientists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $71,210 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.24
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $117,960
Employed locally 90
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $56,870
    50th (median)
    $71,210
    75th
    $104,480
    90th
    $117,960

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 83% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 17% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $91,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    California $81,620

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Riverside, CA is $34.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.42 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Riverside, CA is 4.8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,870.