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Job outlook for conservation specialists in the United States
Are conservation specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, conservation specialist jobs are in demand. Conservation specialist demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Conservation specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of conservation specialist jobs and the average conservation specialist salary over time.
Conservation specialist jobs over time
Conservation specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 491 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 480 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 481 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 484 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 480 | 0.00% |
Average conservation specialist salary over time
Conservation specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,665 | $22.44 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $45,674 | $21.96 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $44,690 | $21.49 | --0.3% |
| 2023 | $44,814 | $21.55 | --0.5% |
| 2022 | $45,055 | $21.66 | +1.1% |
Conservation specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of conservation specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where conservation specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for conservation specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 62 | 9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 227 | 7% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 133 | 7% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 67 | 7% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 41 | 7% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 41 | 7% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 75 | 6% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 53 | 6% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 49 | 6% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 46 | 6% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 465 | 5% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 353 | 5% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 274 | 5% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 195 | 5% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 75 | 5% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 57 | 5% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 139 | 4% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 106 | 4% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 65 | 4% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 44 | 4% |
Most common cities for conservation specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterey | 1 | 4% | $70,847 |