The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $47,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $86,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $108,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $138,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $138,850. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $86,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists is $47,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $86,670 | 3.39% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | $83,730 | 10.22% | - |
| 2015 | $75,170 | 1.80% | - |
| 2014 | $73,820 | 1.65% | - |
| 2013 | $72,600 | -2.34% | - |
| 2012 | $74,300 | - | - |
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 | |