Conservation Scientists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $54,250 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.08
10th percentile $47,580
90th percentile $96,100
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,580
    25th
    $54,250
    50th (median)
    $54,250
    75th
    $63,130
    90th
    $96,100

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 85% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 15% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,480
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,280
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $75,930
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $74,960
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,910
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,960

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Chemists $79,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880
    Chemical Technicians $48,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Scranton, PA is $26.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Scranton, PA is 20.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,580 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,250.