Conservation Scientists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $67,700 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.55
10th percentile $43,300
90th percentile $101,700
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,300
    25th
    $65,810
    50th (median)
    $67,700
    75th
    $79,240
    90th
    $101,700

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 91% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 9% 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
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,950

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $131,470
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,430
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,280
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $66,230
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $70,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Santa Fe, NM is $32.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.03 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 0.4% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $43,300 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,810.