Conservation Scientists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $82,890 +22% vs national
Median hourly $39.85
10th percentile $67,140
90th percentile $132,500
Employed locally 250
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,140
    25th
    $67,200
    50th (median)
    $82,890
    75th
    $104,460
    90th
    $132,500

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 74% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 26% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    Washington $81,220
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,100

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Seattle, WA is $39.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.59 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Seattle, WA is 22% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $67,140 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,200.