Conservation Scientists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $59,950 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $113,730
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $40,480
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $86,940
    90th
    $113,730

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 102% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $83,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,960
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,980
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $57,670
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,320
    Florida $52,820

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $56,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $52,260
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $55,060
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,370
    Biological Technicians $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Gainesville, FL is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.74 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Gainesville, FL is 11.8% below the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,480.