Conservation Scientists Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $65,230 -4% vs national
Median hourly $31.36
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $77,910
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $57,240
    50th (median)
    $65,230
    75th
    $73,750
    90th
    $77,910

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 91% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 9% 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
    Lubbock, TX $65,450
    Amarillo, TX $65,170
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,170
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $65,170
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $65,170
    Waco, TX $65,170

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,550
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,730
    Psychologists, All Other $69,640
    Biological Technicians $77,020
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $89,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Tyler, TX is $31.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.33 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Tyler, TX is 4% below 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,240.