Conservation Scientists
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Growth
The number of 'Conservation Scientists' job openings is expected to rise 3.4% by 2034
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for 'Conservation Scientists' was $67,950, or $33 per hour
'Conservation Scientists' were paid 37.3% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $49,500
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2024 there were 25,590 people employed as 'Conservation Scientists' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 6 thousand people are employed as 'Conservation Scientists'.
Job description
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 number 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.
SOC Code: 19-1031.00
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