Conservation Scientists in Arkansas make a median of $72,550 a year, or about $34.88 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $107K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Arkansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Conservation Scientists salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $49,000, 25th percentile $59,950, median $72,550, 75th percentile $94,310, 90th percentile $107,240. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level conservation scientists (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $107K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
How much do conservation scientists make in Arkansas?▼
The median is $72,550 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,000, and experienced conservation scientists can clear $107,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Arkansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,730/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 21.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a conservation scientists salary go in Arkansas?▼
Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median conservation scientists salary is worth about $82,782 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do conservation scientists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
