Conservation Scientists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $71,050 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.16
10th percentile $51,750
90th percentile $140,710
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,750
    25th
    $58,120
    50th (median)
    $71,050
    75th
    $100,960
    90th
    $140,710

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,020
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,290
    School Psychologists $126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Salinas, CA is $34.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.24 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Salinas, CA is 4.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $51,750 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,120.