Conservation Scientists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $105,680 +55.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.81
10th percentile $71,710
90th percentile $157,760
Employed locally 80
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,710
    25th
    $85,000
    50th (median)
    $105,680
    75th
    $136,100
    90th
    $157,760

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 67% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    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
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,280

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in San Jose, CA is $50.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in San Jose, CA is 55.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $71,710 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,000.