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Soil Conservationist - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Soil Conservationist"
How much does a Soil Conservationist in the federal government get paid? $73,181.22* *Based on the 2021 average.Soil Conservationist was the 61st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 4,852 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Natural Resources Conservation Service hired the most employees titled Soil Conservation, with an average salary of $73,155.
Government Soil Conservation jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Soil Conservation job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Soil Conservationist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 4,833 | $73,155.26 |
| Indian Affairs | 16 | $74,560.19 |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 1 | $136,798.00 |
| Forest Service | 1 | $65,900.00 |
| Fpac Business Center | 1 | $120,252.00 |
Soil Conservationist Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Soil Conservationist is $73,181.22. The highest paid Soil Conservationist made $178,250 in 2021.
Common Soil Conservationist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Soil Conservation Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 4,851 |
| GM - Employees Covered By The Performance Management And Recognition System (pmrs) Termination Provisions | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0400 NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Soil Conservation jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Support Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Education Services | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Military Pay | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Visual Information | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Social Insurance Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Soil Conservation Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Soil Conservationist was $58,577. Since then, the average pay has increased to $73,181 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0457.