Conservation Scientists pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,920 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Virginia Beach earn between $46,210 and $82,380.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $64KMedian
- $82K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,680 | $5,890 | $33.98 |
| Median | $63,790 | $5,316 | $30.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,210 | $3,851 | $22.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,380 | $6,865 | $39.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Virginia Beach earn 24% less than the Virginia average ($92,610) and 8% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $70,680 | $63,790 | $46,210 | $101,920 | 40 |
| Virginia | $92,610 | $77,380 | $45,910 | $161,470 | 480 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $70,680, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $55,303 a year, or $4,609 a month and $2,127 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $56,242 | $4,687 |
| Working in VA | $55,303 | $4,609 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $70,680 buys what about $72,166 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 3rd of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($77,390).
- Richmond$77,390
- Blacksburg$74,980
- Virginia Beach$70,680
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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$33.98 an hour on average, and $30.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $55,303 a year ($4,609 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,680.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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