Conservation Scientist is a Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations job with over 188 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Conservation Scientists are hired by companies in the Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools industry. The average H1B Conservation Scientists job lasts 976 days.
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.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 61 | $51,061 |
| Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations | 56 | $64,062 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 7 | $70,292 |
| Zoos and Botanical Gardens | 6 | $58,091 |
| Museums | 6 | $60,017 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 5 | $43,235 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 4 | $50,144 |
| Religious Organizations | 3 | $71,184 |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 3 | $56,770 |
| Grantmaking Foundations | 3 | $85,682 |