Conservation Scientists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,630 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Phoenix earn between $54,590 and $81,700.
- $55K10th
- $55K25th
- $70KMedian
- $82K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,150 | $6,096 | $35.17 |
| Median | $70,300 | $5,858 | $33.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,590 | $4,549 | $26.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,700 | $6,808 | $39.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($71,390) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $73,150 | $70,300 | $54,590 | $102,630 | 140 |
| Arizona | $71,390 | $66,750 | $47,410 | $104,750 | 410 |
| United States | $77,130 | $73,010 | $47,550 | $110,410 | 25,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Conservation Scientists salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $73,150, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $58,856 a year, or $4,905 a month and $2,264 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $73,150 buys what about $70,802 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 2nd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Flagstaff pays the most ($82,950).
Highest-paying cities for conservation scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,820).
- San Jose, CA$118,820
- Washington, DC$108,770
- Springfield, IL$105,360
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- San Francisco, CA$99,130
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Conservation Scientists salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Phoenix?
$35.17 an hour on average, and $33.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $58,856 a year ($4,905 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,150.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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