Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the INTEGER and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.
Annual wage data for Conservation Scientists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
25,590
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $45,260. 25th percentile: U.S. $53,190. 50th percentile: U.S. $67,950. 75th percentile: U.S. $87,980. 90th percentile: U.S. $107,720. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $45,260 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $107,720 |
| Workers on average earn | $74,310 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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