Park Naturalists Salary in Minnesota
Park Naturalists in Minnesota earn a median of $71,280 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Conservation Scientists”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,740; the top 10% earn over $106,330. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
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Park Naturalists pay in Minnesota
How much do park naturalists make in Minnesota?
The median is $71,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,740 and the top 10% earn over $106,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for park naturalists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.