📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Conservation Scientist Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$62,928
per year
Median
$60,211
per year
Hourly
$30.25
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$41,901
25th Percentile — Junior$53,476
50th Percentile — Median$60,211
75th Percentile — Senior$79,519
90th Percentile — Top Earners$89,131
💡 Top-earning Conservation Scientists in Texas make up to $89,131 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$53.0k
2021
$54.8k
2022
$56.8k
2023
$58.7k
2024
$60.8k
2025
$62.9k
2026
📈 Conservation Scientist salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Conservation Scientist Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $61,040 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $56,635 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $62,299 -1.0% Medium
Austin $67,962 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $60,411 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $51,601 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $61,040 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $54,747 -13.0% Medium
Plano $64,187 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $50,342 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $51,601 -18.0% Medium
Garland $59,782 -5.0% Medium
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Conservation Scientist Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Conservation Scientists. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $62,928 per year, Texas's Conservation Scientist salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $41,901–$53,476, while experienced Conservation Scientists can command $79,519–$89,131.

Looking ahead, the Conservation Scientist profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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  • The average Conservation Scientist salary in Texas is $62,928 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $66,240.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Conservation Scientists the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Conservation Scientist employment.
  • At $62,928/year, Texas Conservation Scientist salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $66,240/year.