Conservation Scientists Salary in South Carolina

Conservation scientists in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $62,650 a year) and the least in Columbia ($55,320), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $60,250 and the median at $52,310 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$62,650
Columbia$55,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$62,650	$57,550	$42,270	$50,681	101
Columbia	$55,320	$45,910	$39,880	$45,278	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 South Carolina

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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