Conservation Scientists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $76,940 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $58,090
90th percentile $105,090
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,090
    25th
    $65,740
    50th (median)
    $76,940
    75th
    $84,640
    90th
    $105,090

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 113% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 13% above 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,640
    Washington $81,220

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,800
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,940
    Biological Technicians $50,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    Food Science Technicians $48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Yakima, WA is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.93 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Yakima, WA is 13.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $58,090 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,740.