Conservation Scientists Salary in Connecticut
Conservation Scientists in Connecticut earn a median of $73,860 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,430; the top 10% earn over $123,320. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
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Conservation Scientists pay in Connecticut
How much do conservation scientists make in Connecticut?
The median is $73,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,430 and the top 10% earn over $123,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for conservation scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.