Conservation Scientists Salary in Arizona

Conservation scientists in Arizona earn the most in Flagstaff (average $82,950 a year) and the least in Tucson ($64,140), across the 3 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $71,390 and the median at $66,750 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Arizona

Flagstaff$82,950
Phoenix$73,150
Tucson$64,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Flagstaff	$82,950	$79,310	$63,130	$65,505	100
Phoenix	$73,150	$70,300	$54,590	$58,856	103
Tucson	$64,140	$55,990	$47,410	$52,507	97

*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 Arizona

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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