Conservation Scientists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $107,990 +58.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.92
10th percentile $63,130
90th percentile $139,190
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,130
    25th
    $78,380
    50th (median)
    $107,990
    75th
    $131,990
    90th
    $139,190

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 145% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Charlottesville, VA $86,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,490
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,770
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $77,190

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,640
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $73,130
    Chemists $91,350
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $98,390
    School Psychologists $82,640
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Springfield, IL is $51.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Springfield, IL is 58.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $63,130 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,380.