DOL Median (California)
$63,149
vs National
+7.6%
National: $58,677BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,595
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,149
+7.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$58,677
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Conservation Scientists in California earns $63,149 in nominal terms, which is 7.6% above the national average of $58,677. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,595 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR APPLIED HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH | $180,000 | 1 |
| GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION | $145,500 | 2 |
| RESOOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF SANTA CRUZ COUN | $74,537 | 2 |
| RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | $73,580 | 2 |
| SUSTAINABLE FISHERY ADVOCATES | $63,149 | 2 |
| Humboldt State University | $54,000 | 2 |
| Illumina, Inc. | $52,166 | 2 |
| MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM | $50,000 | 1 |
| JH Biotech, Inc. | $42,768 | 1 |
| DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP | $42,661 | 1 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RIVERSI | $39,264 | 1 |
| Kern County Superintendent of Schools | $39,229 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
| GORDON E. AND BETTY I. MOORE FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
| Zoetis, Inc | N/A | 1 |
| Arroyo Irrigation, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| DESERT TORTOISE PRESERVE COMMITTEE, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Conservation Scientists
Burlington, MA · $182,291Vista, CA · $180,000Palo Alto, CA · $145,500Okeechobee, FL · $100,743Baltimore, MD · $95,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Conservation Scientists make in California?
The median Conservation Scientists salary in California is $63,149 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Conservation Scientists?
A Conservation Scientists in California earns 7.6% more than the national median of $58,677, or $45,595 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.