Conservation Scientists Salary in Minnesota

Conservation scientists in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $81,800 a year) and the least in Minneapolis ($77,450), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $74,570 and the median at $71,280 for 770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$81,800
Minneapolis$77,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$81,800	$79,680	$63,260	$62,337	89
Minneapolis	$77,450	$75,090	$54,430	$59,573	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid 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

More about pay in Minnesota

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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