The median annual wage for Conservation Scientists in Columbia, SC is $59,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,320.
Pay spans roughly $38,760 at the 10th percentile to $91,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.50 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as conservation scientists in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $59,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.50 |
| 10th percentile | $38,760 |
| 90th percentile | $91,070 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.