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Also called environmental quality scientist, natural resources scientist, physical scientist and range scientist.
$73,010
Median pay a year
25,950
People do this work
6
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Pay and headcount are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lines are written from what the US Department of Labor records about this work.
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Conservation Scientist
Summary
Conservation scientist managing and protecting natural resources through soil management practices, erosion control, and land use recommendations while advising farmers and ranchers on sustainable agricultural techniques
Experience
Conservation Scientist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Applied principles of agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture to achieve conservation objectives
Planned soil management practices, such as crop rotation and reforestation, to maintain soil and conserve water
Monitored projects during or after construction to ensure conformity to design specifications
Advised land users, including farmers and ranchers, on conservation plans and alternative solutions
Implemented soil and water management techniques, such as erosion control and nutrient management, in accordance with conservation plans
Gathered information from GIS databases to formulate land use recommendations
Developed and maintained working relationships with local government staff and board members
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint
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On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Applied principles of agronomy and soil sciencePlanned soil management and conservation practicesMonitored projects to ensure design conformityAdvised land users on conservation solutionsImplemented soil and water management techniquesGathered information from GIS databases
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Applied principles of agronomy and soil science to enhance land management practices
Monitored projects to ensure compliance with design specifications and environmental standards
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Applied principles of agronomy and soil science to increase soil health and productivity in land management practices
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Increased soil health and productivityReduced erosion and improved water retentionEnhanced biodiversity in managed areas
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Monitored projects to ensure compliance with design specifications and environmental standards
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Ensured projects met sustainability goalsImproved project efficiency and effectivenessReduced environmental impact of projects
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Planning resource conservation
Advising on land management
Inspecting natural environments
Reviewing reports
Reviewing environmental proposals
Planning environmental research
Directing natural resources management
Advising on environmental management
Researching sustainable agriculture practices
Monitoring operational procedures
Estimating green project costs
Compiling environmental data
The work itself
What a Conservation Scientist does
The public record of what this job is, in one paragraph.
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. 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.
What it pays
How much does a Conservation Scientist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$57,700
Median
$73,010
75th percentile
$91,560
About 25,950 people do this work in the United States.
This page is about the occupation Conservation Scientists. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.