Conservation Scientists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $57,340 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $40,830
90th percentile $85,720
Employed locally 180
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,830
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $57,340
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $85,720

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 95% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 5% below 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $60,750
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $47,950

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Jackson, MS is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.51 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Jackson, MS is 15.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,830 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.