Conservation Scientists Salary in Oklahoma

Conservation scientists in Oklahoma earn the most in Tulsa (average $71,310 a year) and the least in Oklahoma City ($69,990), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $72,090 and the median at $71,270 for 310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Oklahoma

Tulsa$71,310
Oklahoma City$69,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tulsa	$71,310	$67,200	$51,160	$56,333	89
Oklahoma City	$69,990	$63,130	$48,400	$55,464	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

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.
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.

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