Conservation Scientists Salary in Massachusetts

Conservation scientists in Massachusetts earn the most in Amherst (average $99,360 a year) and the least in Boston ($80,630), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $82,710 and the median at $78,740 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Amherst$99,360
Barnstable$88,040
Worcester$81,840
Boston$80,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Amherst	$99,360	$80,290	$65,500	$74,082	100
Barnstable	$88,040	$82,090	$71,510	$66,684	98
Worcester	$81,840	$77,620	$69,350	$62,632	103
Boston	$80,630	$78,580	$62,880	$61,842	108

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists salary by city and state

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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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