Conservation Scientists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $96,260 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.28
10th percentile $60,870
90th percentile $130,690
Employed locally 370
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,870
    25th
    $74,630
    50th (median)
    $96,260
    75th
    $117,400
    90th
    $130,690

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 72% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 28% 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
    Bend, OR $94,310
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $91,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Carson City, NV $82,420
    California $81,620
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,280

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $142,540
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,670
    Biological Technicians $79,270
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $160,210
    Chemists $126,190
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in San Francisco, CA is $46.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in San Francisco, CA is 41.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,870 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,630.