The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare conservation scientist salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,470 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,630 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 is $121,630. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists is $41,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,470 | 2.00% | -4.88% |
| 2016 | $66,120 | -0.38% | - |
| 2015 | $66,370 | -6.10% | - |
| 2014 | $70,420 | -0.33% | - |
| 2013 | $70,650 | -0.16% | - |
| 2012 | $70,760 | - | - |
The average salaries of conservation scientists in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of conservation scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |