Conservation Scientists pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,750 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Philadelphia earn between $45,160 and $73,060.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $59KMedian
- $73K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,450 | $5,121 | $29.54 |
| Median | $58,590 | $4,882 | $28.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,160 | $3,763 | $21.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,060 | $6,088 | $35.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Philadelphia earn 4% less than the Pennsylvania average ($63,760) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $61,450 | $58,590 | $38,370 | $84,750 | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,760 | $61,480 | $38,560 | $93,100 | 900 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $61,450, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $49,669 a year, or $4,139 a month and $1,910 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $49,708 | $4,142 |
| Working in PA | $49,669 | $4,139 |
| Working in MD | $48,848 | $4,071 |
| Working in DE | $48,711 | $4,059 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $61,450 buys what about $59,920 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 3rd of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Allentown pays the most ($65,440).
- Allentown$65,440
- Scranton$61,950
- Philadelphia$61,450
- Reading$61,100
- Lancaster$58,940
- Pittsburgh$58,470
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Philadelphia?
$29.54 an hour on average, and $28.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $49,669 a year ($4,139 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,450. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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