Conservation Scientists salary
in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
- Middle 50%
- $69,380–$88,790
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #10 of 19
Conservation Scientists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro earn a median of $78,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 320 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $73,010 and in line with the WA statewide median of $78,450. It ranks #10 of 19 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Conservation Scientists pay in other WA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,380 |
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Questions
What is the average Conservation Scientists salary in Olympia?
The BLS median is $78,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 320 jobs pay between $69,380 and $88,790. The 10th percentile is $56,870 and the 90th is $105,600.
Is Olympia a high-paying metro for Conservation Scientists?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $73,010 and in line with the WA statewide median of $78,450. It ranks #10 of 19 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Conservation Scientists make an hour in Olympia?
About $37.72 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,460 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $33.36–$42.69 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.