DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 120 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 25,590 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Conservation Scientists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservation International | $87,500 | 7 | +28.8% |
| 2 | Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development | $67,000 | 10 | -1.4% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA | $68,933 | +17.5% | 12 | 4 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $95,000 | +26.1% | 2 |
| District of Columbia | $75,100 | N/A | 8 |
| Missouri | $75,000 | +23.2% | 1 |
| North Dakota | $74,776 | -6.3% | 1 |
| Virginia | $70,866 | +5.5% | 13 |
| Florida | $67,035 | +26.9% | 5 |
| Louisiana | $67,000 | +14.6% | 1 |
| California | $63,149 | -22.6% | 15 |
| Montana | $62,822 | -16.1% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $58,677 | -24.2% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $58,400 | -22.1% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $55,707 | -27.4% | 4 |
| Arizona | $52,853 | -30.6% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $52,573 | -13% | 4 |
| Nevada | $49,587 | -37.9% | 1 |
| Texas | $48,911 | -25% | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $48,480 | -36.2% | 1 |
| Indiana | $47,983 | -23.7% | 1 |
| South Dakota | $47,250 | -34.9% | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,659 | -17.8% | 5 |
| Maine | $41,600 | -36% | 1 |
| South Carolina | $40,000 | -26.2% | 3 |
| Colorado | $35,000 | -56.4% | 1 |
| Georgia | $31,574 | -53.5% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Conservation Scientists positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development | Not specified | $67,000 |
| Conservation International | Not specified | $87,500 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Conservation Scientists is Other Services at $75,745.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 120 DOL filings, the median salary for a Conservation Scientists is $58,677, ranging from $46,987 to $75,700.
The 90th percentile salary is $107,720 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Arlington, VA offers the highest median at $68,933.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Conservation Scientists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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