Conservation Scientists Salary in Alaska

Conservation scientists in Alaska earn the most in Anchorage (average $87,460 a year) and the least in Fairbanks ($87,310), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $88,860 and the median at $79,260 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$87,460
Fairbanks$87,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$87,460	$76,430	$64,150	$70,358	105
Fairbanks	$87,310	$77,640	$66,080	$70,253	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. 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 Alaska

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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