Conservation Scientists Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Washington
Conservation Scientists in Washington earn a median salary of $78,185 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.1% vs the national median of $67,950. An estimated 1,500 conservation scientists are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $70,790 to $82,890 depending on location.
$78,185
Avg median salary in Washington
$82,890
Highest paying metro
$70,790
Lowest paying metro
1,500
Employed in Washington
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Conservation Scientists salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $82,890 | $67,200 | $104,460 | 250 |
| Eastern Washington | $82,220 | $65,960 | $102,440 | 90 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $81,640 | $64,700 | $117,750 | 600 |
| Olympia, WA | $80,100 | $70,790 | $88,400 | 270 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $78,460 | $69,380 | $88,790 | 40 |
| Bellingham, WA | $77,600 | $64,150 | $95,900 | 50 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,190 | $58,180 | $77,190 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $76,940 | $65,740 | $84,640 | 30 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,020 | $64,150 | $86,200 | 60 |
| Western Washington | $70,790 | $60,320 | $85,840 | 70 |