The median annual wage for Conservation Scientists in Kentucky is $63,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,320.
Pay spans roughly $43,700 at the 10th percentile to $101,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.75 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as conservation scientists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $63,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.75 |
| 10th percentile | $43,700 |
| 90th percentile | $101,440 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.