Land Trust or Preserve Managers

Salaries for conservation scientists (an occupation that includes conservation land managers and range managers,) ranged from less than $34,020 to $98,450 or more annually in May 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Median earnings were $61,310. Very experienced managers at large trusts can earn higher salaries—ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 or more.

Federal government agency jobs ($76,240 in May 2018) pay more than local ($53,070) or state ($52,260) government jobs. Nonprofit groups' salaries can be competitive but tend to be at the lower end of the pay range. Salaries also tend to vary by region.

Benefits for workers in this field depend on the employer; however, they usually include such items as health insurance, retirement or 401(k) plans, and paid vacation days.