How much do conservation scientists make in Texas?

The median wage for conservation scientists in Texas is $68,620 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,970 jobs in the state.

Where in Texas do conservation scientists earn the most?

North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $81,310 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Conservation Scientists Salary in Texas

Conservation Scientists in Texas earn a median $68,620 a year, 6% below the U.S. median.

Median in TX: $68,620 a year
U.S. median: $73,010 a year
Employment: 1,970
Location quotient: 0.84; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Texas

10%: $53,440Median: $68,62090%: $92,320

Median (50%): $68,620 · $32.99 an hour
Mean (average): $71,060 · $34.16 an hour (estimate error ±0.7%)
10th percentile: $53,440 · $25.69 an hour
25th percentile: $58,470 · $28.11 an hour
75th percentile: $81,310 · $39.09 an hour
90th percentile: $92,320 · $44.39 an hour
Employment: 1,970 (estimate error ±2.7%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.14
Location quotient: 0.84 (1.00 = national share)

Conservation Scientists pay by metro area in Texas

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$81,310	70
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$78,850	110
Lubbock, TX	$77,980	40
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$76,400	30
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$72,820	70
Tyler, TX	$69,880	70
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$69,880	120
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$68,620	430
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$68,620	60
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	$68,620	40
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$68,620	130
Waco, TX	$68,620	40
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$66,120	120
Amarillo, TX	$64,680	40
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$60,520	290

H-1B filings for conservation scientists in Texas

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

3 certified filings with a median offered wage of $56,280.

Frequently asked questions

How much do conservation scientists make in Texas?: The median wage for conservation scientists in Texas is $68,620 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,970 jobs in the state.
Where in Texas do conservation scientists earn the most?: North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $81,310 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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