Conservation Scientists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,480 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Providence earn between $64,740 and $99,160.
- $55K10th
- $65K25th
- $81KMedian
- $99K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,550 | $7,296 | $42.09 |
| Median | $80,880 | $6,740 | $38.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,740 | $5,395 | $31.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,160 | $8,263 | $47.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Conservation Scientists salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $87,550, a single filer in Providence takes home about $67,755 a year, or $5,646 a month and $2,606 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $67,755 | $5,646 |
| Working in MA | $66,364 | $5,530 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $87,550 buys what about $86,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$81,840
- Boston, MA$80,630
- Barnstable, MA$88,040
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- Bridgeport, CT$75,620
- Portland, ME$80,540
Highest-paying cities for conservation scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,820).
- San Jose, CA$118,820
- Washington, DC$108,770
- Springfield, IL$105,360
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- San Francisco, CA$99,130
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Conservation Scientists salary in Providence: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Providence?
$42.09 an hour on average, and $38.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Providence?
About $67,755 a year ($5,646 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,550. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($78,606).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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