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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
Southeast Minnesota 5010$34.80/hr$22.98/hr$29.34/hr$34.15/hr$41.57/hr$47.54/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services80N/A
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services40$43.41/hr
Public Administration510$35.86/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 20$31.87/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 20$38.05/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 20$30.96/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 30$26.43/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 30$36.53/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 30$30.43/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 50$35.27/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 50$31.40/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 50$34.15/hr1.3%
Southwest Minnesota 60$34.15/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 60$35.25/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 70$35.69/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 90$33.18/hr2.5%
Northwest Balance of State 110$34.15/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 130$34.15/hr2.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 230$42.80/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 280$40.80/hrN/A
Minnesota 630$36.36/hr2.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 650$34.90/hr5.2%
Foresters 430$32.18/hr1.4%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 300$85,577.48/yr6.7%


  • 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.