The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of logging are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare conservation scientist and foresters salaries in different industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of logging. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) conservation scientists and foresters is $96,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists and foresters is $43,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry of Logging from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,500 | -2.05% | 3.11% |
| 2016 | $67,860 | 3.45% | - |
| 2015 | $65,520 | 1.18% | - |
| 2014 | $64,750 | 8.23% | - |
| 2013 | $59,420 | -8.43% | - |
| 2012 | $64,430 | - | - |
The average salaries of conservation scientists and foresters in four industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of conservation scientists and foresters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forestry and Logging | |
| Logging | |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | |