The salary statistics and trend of conservation scientists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 | $40,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,190 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,660 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $112,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for conservation scientists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 $112,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,660. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent conservation scientists is $40,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of conservation scientists in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,660 | -0.53% | -14.12% |
| 2016 | $56,960 | -11.76% | - |
| 2015 | $63,660 | -2.75% | - |
| 2014 | $65,410 | -1.61% | - |
| 2013 | $66,460 | 2.71% | - |
| 2012 | $64,660 | - | - |
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 | |