Occupation ยท SOC 19-1031
Conservation Scientists: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of conservation scientists typically cannot be done from home. The score of 33% means only part of the detailed job titles in this group were judged teleworkable. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 25,590 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $67,950 ($32.67 an hour).
US employment
25,590
Median annual wage
$67,950
Mean annual wage
$74,310
Median hourly wage
$32.67
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $12,110 (+17.8%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $71,410 | $3,460 (+5.1%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | $93,230 (+137.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $68,600 (+101.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,830 | $32,880 (+48.4%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Hydrologists | $92,060 | $24,110 (+35.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas2,070
- 2. California1,940
- 3. Pennsylvania1,410
- 4. Colorado1,220
- 5. Wisconsin1,010
- 6. Washington940
- 7. Oregon880
- 8. New York750
- 9. Illinois730
- 10. Massachusetts730
States that pay the most
- 1. Oregon$86,170
- 2. California$81,620
- 3. Washington$81,220
- 4. Colorado$80,240
- 5. Nevada$79,790
- 6. North Dakota$79,790
- 7. Connecticut$77,410
- 8. Utah$77,380
- 9. Minnesota$77,180
- 10. Wyoming$77,020
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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