Conservation Scientists vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Who Earns More?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss out-earn Conservation Scientistss by $17K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Conservation Scientistss land at $73,010 and Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss at $90,150. The education gap is real: conservation scientist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while occupational health and safety specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Conservation Scientistss is District of Columbia ($99,400); for Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Conservation Scientists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Conservation Scientistss or Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn more nationally. The median is $73,010 for Conservation Scientistss versus $90,150 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss, a difference of $17K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Conservation Scientists or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Conservation Scientists or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Conservation Scientists typically requires bachelor's degree. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Conservation Scientistss get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Conservation Scientistss at $99,400/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Conservation Scientists vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Conservation Scientistss earn $99,400 vs. $111,530 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.