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How to become conservation scientistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$73,010
25th–75th pct. $57,700–$91,560
Top pay (est.)
$143,500
Top 10% $110,410
Pay in 5 years
$84,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$97,300est.
$83,700–$113,000
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
55%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.3%
2,100 openings / yr

How to become conservation scientists

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Conservation Scientists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.9
Writing
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Complex Problem Solving
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Active Listening
3.8
Science
3.5
Judgment and Decision Making
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Geography
5.1
Biology
4.8
Mathematics
4.7
English Language
4.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
Education and Training
4.5
Chemistry
4.3
Computers and Electronics
4.2

What the work involves

Processing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
70%
Master's degree
13%
Post-bachelor's certificate
9%
Doctoral degree
4%
Post-secondary certificate
4%

Training before entry

3–6 months
26%
1–2 years
17%
6–12 months
17%
Up to 1 month
13%
None / short demo
9%
Over 10 years
4%
2–4 years
4%
1–3 months
4%
4–10 years
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
22%
2–4 years
22%
None
17%
4–6 years
9%
6–12 months
9%
3–6 months
9%
Up to 1 month
4%
6–8 years
4%
8–10 years
4%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as conservation scientists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.