Conservation Scientists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $47,800 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $47,800
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,800
    25th
    $47,800
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $77,380

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 69% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 31% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $81,950
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,560
    Kansas City, MO-KS $64,960
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $64,850
    Jackson, MS $57,340
    Jacksonville, FL $49,880

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,160
    School Psychologists $62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,020
    Chemists $81,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Wichita, KS is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.20 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Wichita, KS is 29.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,800 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,800.