Conservation Scientists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,690 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Raleigh earn between $58,630 and $101,800.
- $54K10th
- $59K25th
- $79KMedian
- $102K75th
- $139K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,300 | $7,275 | $41.97 |
| Median | $79,230 | $6,602 | $38.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,630 | $4,886 | $28.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,800 | $8,483 | $48.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Raleigh earn 21% more than the North Carolina average ($72,190) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $87,300 | $79,230 | $54,420 | $138,690 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $72,190 | $64,460 | $47,190 | $111,740 | 540 |
| United States | $77,130 | $73,010 | $47,550 | $110,410 | 25,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Conservation Scientists salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $87,300, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $67,271 a year, or $5,606 a month and $2,587 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $87,300 buys what about $88,939 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($94,080).
Highest-paying cities for conservation scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,820).
- San Jose, CA$118,820
- Washington, DC$108,770
- Springfield, IL$105,360
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- San Francisco, CA$99,130
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Conservation Scientists salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Raleigh?
$41.97 an hour on average, and $38.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $67,271 a year ($5,606 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,300.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
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; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 18.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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