Conservation Scientists Salary in Virginia

Conservation scientists in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $77,390 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($70,680), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $92,610 and the median at $77,380 for 480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$77,390
Blacksburg$74,980
Virginia Beach$70,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$77,390	$66,180	$58,090	$59,638	98
Blacksburg	$74,980	$68,560	$68,560	$58,081	93
Virginia Beach	$70,680	$63,790	$46,210	$55,303	98

*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 Virginia

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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