Conservation Scientists pay in California
Conservation Scientists in California earn an average of $88,030 a year. That is $10,900 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $77,130. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $118,820.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for conservation scientists by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,130 | $37.08 |
| California | $88,030 | $42.32 |
| Oregon | $89,550 | $43.05 |
| Nevada | $72,640 | $34.93 |
| Arizona | $71,390 | $34.32 |
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Questions and answers
How much do conservation scientists make in California?
The average is $88,030 a year, and the median is $79,810. That is $10,900 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $77,130.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$42.32 an hour on average; the median is $38.37.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($118,820), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($99,130). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA ($77,420).
How does California rank?
California ranks #8 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.