Conservation Scientists Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $72,840 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.02
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $94,310
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $53,260
    50th (median)
    $72,840
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $94,310

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$51,630
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,350
    Hydrologists$84,300
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,410
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$84,850
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$81,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Southwest Montana is $35.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Southwest Montana is 7.2% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,260.