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Salary · Virginia · BLS OEWS May 2024

Conservation Scientists Salary in Virginia

In Virginia, conservation scientists earn a median of $67,200 per year.

Median (Virginia)
$67,200
Bottom 10%
$40,130
Top 10%
$135,060
Employed in Virginia
720

How Virginia compares

Refit analysis ·In Virginia, conservation scientists earn a median of $67,200 — in line with the national median of $67,950. Locally the range runs $40,130 to $135,060. About 720 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Virginia ranks #28 of 50 states for conservation scientists pay — roughly the 45th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Oregon, $86,170) by 28%. State employment of about 720 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$67,950
US bottom 10%
$45,260
US top 10%
$107,720

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Science
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring

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