Conservation Scientists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $98,050 +44.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.14
10th percentile $65,780
90th percentile $121,600
Employed locally 90
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,780
    25th
    $82,090
    50th (median)
    $98,050
    75th
    $113,320
    90th
    $121,600

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 129% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 29% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Bend, OR $94,310
    Medford, OR $87,050
    Oregon $86,170
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,820
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,090

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,280
    Soil and Plant Scientists $89,220
    Urban and Regional Planners $100,070
    School Psychologists $91,660
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,440
    Food Science Technicians $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Salem, OR is $47.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.52 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Salem, OR is 44.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $65,780 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,090.