Conservation Scientists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $83,220 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.01
10th percentile $60,020
90th percentile $166,630
Employed locally 170
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,020
    25th
    $67,820
    50th (median)
    $83,220
    75th
    $108,950
    90th
    $166,630

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 89% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 11% 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
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    California $81,620
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,280

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Sacramento, CA is $40.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.21 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Sacramento, CA is 22.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,020 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,820.