Conservation Scientists Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $74,020 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.59
10th percentile $59,140
90th percentile $101,750
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,140
    25th
    $64,150
    50th (median)
    $74,020
    75th
    $86,200
    90th
    $101,750

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 102% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 2% above 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    Washington $81,220

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,180
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,450
    Biological Technicians $47,630
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Spokane, WA is $35.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.80 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Spokane, WA is 8.9% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,140 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,150.