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Avg. salary range
$75k–$84k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A Conservation Scientist is someone who works to protect the environment and take care of natural resources like forests, water, and soil. They study how human activities affect nature and develop plans to make sure we use these resources wisely so they’ll be around for future generations. Conservation Scientists often work outdoors in forests, parks, or farms, as well as in labs or offices, collecting data and making recommendations about land use, wildlife habitats, and how to prevent pollution or erosion. Their work helps keep ecosystems healthy, protect endangered species, and fight climate change. If you care about nature and want to help protect the planet, being a Conservation Scientist could be a great career path.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Planning
Do you often take notes or make lists? Do you manage you time efficiently? Are you able to prioritize important tasks?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$63,700
Average
$75,400
High
$83,500
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$80,433
Overall Rank
78th
out of 199 careers
In Agriculture & Natural Resources
9th
out of 17 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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