Conservation Scientists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,610 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Charleston earn between $52,960 and $93,360.
- $45K10th
- $53K25th
- $82KMedian
- $93K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,560 | $6,963 | $40.17 |
| Median | $81,760 | $6,813 | $39.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,960 | $4,413 | $25.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,360 | $7,780 | $44.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Charleston earn 11% more than the West Virginia average ($75,350) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $83,560 | $81,760 | $44,880 | $135,610 | n/a |
| West Virginia | $75,350 | $69,910 | $42,670 | $133,470 | 160 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $83,560, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $64,677 a year, or $5,390 a month and $2,488 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 Charleston a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $83,560 buys what about $94,187 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Blacksburg, VA$74,980
- Columbus, OH$71,160
- Cincinnati, OH$75,090
- Pittsburgh, PA$58,470
- Dayton, OH$63,870
- Asheville, NC$76,000
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 Charleston: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Charleston?
$40.18 an hour on average, and $39.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $64,677 a year ($5,390 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,560.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
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