Conservation Scientists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $80,970 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.93
10th percentile $57,940
90th percentile $103,690
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,940
    25th
    $58,320
    50th (median)
    $80,970
    75th
    $97,670
    90th
    $103,690

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 84% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 16% below 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,430

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $126,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $96,620
    Chemists $86,090
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $103,100
    Physical Scientists, All Other $102,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Trenton, NJ is $38.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.22 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Trenton, NJ is 19.2% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $57,940 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,320.