Conservation Scientists Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $55,920 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $153,630
Employed locally 100
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $40,500
    50th (median)
    $55,920
    75th
    $114,820
    90th
    $153,630

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 54% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 46% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    Washington $81,220
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $77,190

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,820
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,050
    Biological Technicians $46,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,310
    Urban and Regional Planners $80,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Urban Honolulu, HI is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.54 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 17.7% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,500.