Conservation Scientists Salary in New York

Conservation scientists in New York earn the most in New York (average $74,430 a year) and the least in Rochester ($63,480), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $80,440 and the median at $76,990 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in New York

New York$74,430
Syracuse$70,430
Rochester$63,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$74,430	$64,020	$57,190	$57,703	113
Syracuse	$70,430	$65,480	$48,580	$55,109	96
Rochester	$63,480	$66,990	$39,100	$50,300	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes 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 New York

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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