The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related 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 | $35,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,140 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related 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 $96,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists is $35,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,580 | -6.45% | -24.85% |
| 2016 | $67,680 | 0.35% | - |
| 2015 | $67,440 | -21.71% | - |
| 2014 | $82,080 | 1.62% | - |
| 2013 | $80,750 | 1.70% | - |
| 2012 | $79,380 | - | - |
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 | |