Conservation Scientists pay range in Carson City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,920 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Carson City earn between $73,030 and $99,720.
- $55K10th
- $73K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,630 | $7,219 | $41.65 |
| Median | $82,420 | $6,868 | $39.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,030 | $6,086 | $35.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,720 | $8,310 | $47.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Carson City vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Carson City earn 19% more than the Nevada average ($72,640) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $86,630 | $82,420 | $55,370 | $107,920 | n/a |
| Nevada | $72,640 | $73,030 | $36,780 | $107,920 | 210 |
| 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 Carson City
On the average salary of $86,630, a single filer in Carson City takes home about $69,774 a year, or $5,815 a month and $2,684 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Carson City a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Carson City area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $86,630 buys what about $88,281 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Carson City ($56,680). A typical home costs $494,229, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other Nevada cities
Carson City ranks 1st of 3 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Carson City: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Carson City?
$41.65 an hour on average, and $39.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Carson City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Carson City?
About $69,774 a year ($5,815 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,630. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Carson City than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more 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 Carson City, NV (16180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 no state income tax.
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