Conservation Scientists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $65,170 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $81,530
Employed locally 120
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $52,910
    50th (median)
    $65,170
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $81,530

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 88% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 12% 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
    Lubbock, TX $65,450
    Tyler, TX $65,230
    Amarillo, TX $65,170
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,170
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $65,170
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $65,170

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102,900
    School Psychologists$75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in San Antonio, TX is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.08 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,910.