The salary statistics of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry sector of utilities are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare conservation scientist and foresters salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $62,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for conservation scientists and foresters in the industry sector of utilities. 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 $100,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid conservation scientists and foresters is $52,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists and foresters in the industry sector of utilities from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $75,380 | 1.84% | 9.72% |
| 2017 | $73,990 | -0.15% | - |
| 2016 | $74,100 | -2.44% | - |
| 2015 | $75,910 | -0.12% | - |
| 2014 | $76,000 | 5.64% | - |
| 2013 | $71,710 | 5.10% | - |
| 2012 | $68,050 | - | - |
The average salaries of conservation scientists and foresters in two industries in the utilities sector are shown below. For detailed conservation scientist and foresters salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].