Conservation Scientists Salary in California
Ranked #8 of 51 · CA
14.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $88,030 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $79,810
Employment 2,110
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $53,650P25 $64,310 Median $79,810P75 $104,990P90 $132,060
About 80% of conservation scientistss in California earn between $53,650 and $132,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean conservation scientists salary in California is $88,030, about 14.1% above the U.S. average ($77,130). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $110,200 | $118,820 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,810 | $99,130 | 410 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $80,900 | $85,840 | 90 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $80,150 | $85,140 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $78,980 | $92,500 | 220 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $78,340 | $88,130 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,200 | $85,940 | 150 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $77,280 | $77,420 | 30 |