Conservation Educator Salary in the United States

How much does a Conservation Educator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Conservation Educator in the United States is $76,096 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Conservation Educator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,002
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,118 to $78,664
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,034
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Conservation Educator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $78,664 $6,555 $1,513 $38
Average $76,096 $6,341 $1,463 $37
25th Percentile $66,118 $5,510 $1,272 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Conservation Educator Salaries

A Conservation Educator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Conservation Educator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Conservation Educator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,376
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,697
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,096
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,153
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,229
Levels Salary
Entry Level Conservation Educator$72,376
Intermediate Level Conservation Educator$72,697
Senior Level Conservation Educator$76,096
Specialist Level Conservation Educator$77,153
Expert Level Conservation Educator$77,229
$72,376 0 yr
$72,697 < 2 yrs
$76,096 2-4 yrs
$77,153 5-8 yrs
$77,229 > 8 yrs
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How Do Conservation Educator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Conservation Educators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $84,253.
  • California: $83,933.
  • Massachusetts: $82,815.

Top Paying Cities for Conservation Educators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $95,979
  • San Francisco: $95,036
  • Oakland: $92,928

What Skills Can Increase a Conservation Educator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Interviewing (Mentioned in 6.11% Job Postings): The ability and process of conducting a conversation to gather information to facilitate all kinds of decision-making.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • HRIS (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.
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Interviewing 6.11%
Microsoft Office 2.75%
HRIS 1.23%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Conservation Educator's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Workday: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $80,661
6%
Insight
 $80,661
6%
Workday
 $79,900
5%
Partnering
 $79,139
4%
Consulting
 $79,139
4%
Leadership
 $79,139
4%
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How Education impacts a Conservation Educator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Conservation Educators enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Conservation Educator with a Associate's Degree is between $73,164 and $77,798).

Conservation Educator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Conservation Educator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 8.9%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 60.9%
Masters 20.0%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Conservation Educator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Conservation Educator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$66,118
Average $76,096/year
$78,664
$5,510
Average $6,341/month
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$1,272
Average $1,463/week
$1,513
$32
Average $37/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $78,664 $6,555 $1,513 $38
Average $76,096 $6,341 $1,463 $37
25th Percentile $66,118 $5,510 $1,272 $32

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Salary Trends for Conservation Educator

Salaries for a Conservation Educator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $69,703 in 2023 to around $69,755 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Conservation Educator salary trends, .

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