Conservation Scientists Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,510 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $46,080
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 80
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,080
    25th
    $48,780
    50th (median)
    $56,510
    75th
    $74,130
    90th
    $78,620

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,250
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $61,300
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,050
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $35,760
    Social Science Research Assistants $52,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Southwest Maine is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Southwest Maine is 16.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,080 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,780.