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19-1031 Conservation Scientists



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. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023) and "Foresters" (19-1032).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 12016$34.94/hr$17.45/hr$29.23/hr$35.63/hr$38.90/hr$49.46/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services30$38.83/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services90$31.52/hr
Public Administration560$37.73/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 10$28.37/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 20$31.39/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 20$37.73/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 30$35.38/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 30$37.98/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 30$35.82/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 30$33.17/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 30$37.58/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 40$37.58/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 50$33.17/hr3.2%
Southeast Minnesota 50$37.58/hr5.1%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50$36.80/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 60$37.58/hr3.8%
Central Minnesota 90$38.27/hr6.3%
Northwest Balance of State 110$36.12/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 120$35.63/hr2.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 250$38.27/hr5.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 330$38.27/hrN/A
Minnesota 690$37.64/hr4.6%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 490$34.38/hr4.0%
Foresters 200$35.24/hr3.2%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 170$79,412.35/yr2.5%


  • Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.
  • Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
  • Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.
  • Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
  • Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures.
  • Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.
  • Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
  • Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  • Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  • Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.