Conservation Scientists Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $72,550 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $113,030

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 118% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,970
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,460
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $74,960
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,960
    Montana $74,900

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$68,960
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89,170
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,400
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$60,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$88,000
    School Psychologists$74,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Springfield, MO is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Springfield, MO is 6.8% 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 $47,720 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.