Conservation Scientists Salary
Conservation Scientists in Carson City, NV make a median of $82,420 a year, or about $39.63 an hour. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.13), that's roughly $83,991 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,546/month, or 28% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $82K get you in Carson City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Carson City’s Regional Price Parity (98.13). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Carson City
Carson City sits well above the national pay line for conservation scientists, local pay runs about 13% higher than the U.S. median of $73K. Rent runs $1,546/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 98.13) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for conservation scientists in metros near Carson City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | $68K | $67K |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $37K | $37K |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $84K | $79K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $98K | $85K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Carson City, NV
Entry-level conservation scientists (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K. Top earners bring in $108K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Conservation Scientists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Conservation Scientists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $99K | +36% | 110 |
| Colorado | $85K | +16% | 1,230 |
| Maryland | $83K | +14% | 470 |
| Idaho | $81K | +11% | 300 |
| Wyoming | $81K | +11% | 150 |
| Oregon | $81K | +11% | 1,020 |
| Louisiana | $80K | +10% | 190 |
| California | $80K | +9% | 2,110 |
| Wisconsin | $80K | +9% | 970 |
| Alaska | $79K | +9% | 290 |
| Utah | $79K | +8% | 410 |
| Massachusetts | $79K | +8% | 760 |
| Washington | $78K | +7% | 1,270 |
| Virginia | $77K | +6% | 480 |
| North Dakota | $77K | +6% | 340 |
| Alabama | $77K | +5% | 110 |
| New York | $77K | +5% | 640 |
| New Mexico | $77K | +5% | 330 |
| Nebraska | $76K | +5% | 220 |
| South Dakota | $76K | +5% | 360 |
| Rhode Island | $76K | +4% | 60 |
| Maine | $76K | +4% | 290 |
| New Hampshire | $75K | +2% | 130 |
| Montana | $74K | +1% | 560 |
| Connecticut | $74K | +1% | 140 |
| Arkansas | $73K | +0% | 230 |
| Nevada | $73K | +0% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $72K | -1% | 180 |
| Minnesota | $71K | -2% | 770 |
| Oklahoma | $71K | -2% | 310 |
| Tennessee | $71K | -3% | 250 |
| Vermont | $70K | -4% | 100 |
| West Virginia | $70K | -4% | 160 |
| Illinois | $70K | -5% | 730 |
| Iowa | $69K | -5% | 610 |
| Georgia | $69K | -5% | 360 |
| Texas | $69K | -6% | 1,970 |
| Kansas | $67K | -8% | 220 |
| Arizona | $67K | -9% | 410 |
| Hawaii | $66K | -10% | 220 |
| Indiana | $65K | -12% | 430 |
| North Carolina | $64K | -12% | 540 |
| New Jersey | $64K | -12% | 500 |
| Delaware | $64K | -13% | 80 |
| Michigan | $64K | -13% | 820 |
| Ohio | $63K | -13% | 680 |
| Missouri | $63K | -14% | 600 |
| Pennsylvania | $61K | -16% | 900 |
| Mississippi | $60K | -18% | 470 |
| South Carolina | $52K | -28% | 300 |
| Florida | $51K | -30% | 950 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a conservation scientist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Carson City?
Yes — at the median salary of $82K, rent takes 28% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,546/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for conservation scientists in Carson City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new conservation scientists typically earn — is $55K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,322/month. At HUD’s $1,546/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is conservation scientist a high-paying job in Carson City?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $82K here vs. $73K nationally.
How does Carson City compare to the national average for conservation scientists?
Carson City pays $82K median vs. the U.S. average of $73K — that’s +13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.13), the purchasing-power equivalent is $84K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do conservation scientists make in Carson City, NV?
The median is $82,420 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,370, and experienced conservation scientists can clear $107,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $82K enough to live in Carson City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,531/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,546/month, which eats 28% 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 Carson City?
Carson City has a Regional Price Parity of 98.13 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median conservation scientists salary is worth about $83,991 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.