The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare conservation scientist salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,010 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 $91,010. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists is $27,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,940 | 7.69% | -17.92% |
| 2016 | $46,100 | -15.68% | - |
| 2015 | $53,330 | -19.29% | - |
| 2014 | $63,620 | 2.55% | - |
| 2013 | $62,000 | 5.02% | - |
| 2012 | $58,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of conservation scientists in two industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
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