March 2011
Wyoming Statewide
All-industry
Estimated employment 170
Mean wage29.72
10th percentile wage18.90
25th percentile wage23.29
50th percentile wage31.71
75th percentile wage35.44
90th percentile wage36.90
Box and Whisker for Conservation Scientists (19-1031) in Wyoming Statewide
Conservation Scientists (19-1031)
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands from fire and rodent damage. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. Exclude "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023) and "Foresters" (19-1032).
Median Wage History
 This Occupation Compared to Occupational Group Difference 
Current$31.71+0.6%$23.58+0.6%$8.13
2010 $31.52+1.8%$23.44+1.7%$8.08
2009 $30.96+1.0%$23.03+1.1%$7.93
2008 $30.63+3.0%$22.78+3.0%$7.85
2007 $29.72+3.4%$22.10+3.4%$7.62
2006 $28.73+4.0%$21.36+3.9%$7.37
2005 $27.62+2.8%$20.54+2.9%$7.08
2004 $26.85+3.1%$19.96+3.1%$6.89
2003 $26.02+3.0%$19.35+3.0%$6.67
2002 $25.25+2.3%$18.77+2.3%$6.48
2001 $24.67 $18.34 $6.33
 This Occupation Compared to All Occupations Difference 
Current$31.71+0.6%$17.10+0.3%$14.61
2010 $31.52+1.8%$17.04+1.7%$14.48
2009 $30.96+1.0%$16.75+1.3%$14.21
2008 $30.63+3.0%$16.53+2.6%$14.10
2007 $29.72+3.4%$16.10+3.2%$13.62
2006 $28.73+4.0%$15.59+3.1%$13.14
2005 $27.62+2.8%$15.11+2.5%$12.51
2004 $26.85+3.1%$14.74+2.5%$12.11
2003 $26.02+3.0%$14.37+3.1%$11.65
2002 $25.25+2.3%$13.93+2.5%$11.32
2001 $24.67 $13.58 $11.09