Conservation Scientists Salary in Washington
Conservation Scientists in Washington earn a median of $78,450 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,700; the top 10% earn over $106,710. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98,300 median in Washington
- Environmental Restoration Planners$98,300 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79,970 median in Washington
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$83,780 median in Washington
- Range Managers$78,450 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$182,480 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Conservation Scientists pay in Washington
How much do conservation scientists make in Washington?
The median is $78,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,700 and the top 10% earn over $106,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for conservation scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.