Conservation Scientist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A conservation scientist earns a median of $73,010 a year ($35.10 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $77,130. About 25,950 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $73,010
- Gross pay
- $2,808.08
- Federal income tax
- −$278.16
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$174.10
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$40.72
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,315.10
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $73,010
- Federal
- $7,232
- FICA
- $5,585
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $60,193
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Conservation Scientists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-1031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.10; the average is $37.08.
What is the salary range for a conservation scientist?
The bottom 10% earn under $47,550 and the top 10% earn over $110,410 a year.
How much is $73,010 after taxes?
About $60,193 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $56,628 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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