Conservation Scientists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $91,770 +35.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.12
10th percentile $48,850
90th percentile $117,090
Employed locally 90
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,850
    25th
    $61,480
    50th (median)
    $91,770
    75th
    $103,110
    90th
    $117,090

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 89% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 11% 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
    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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Santa Rosa, CA is $44.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 35.1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,850 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,480.