Conservation Scientists Salary in Jacksonville, FL

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

Median annual salary $49,880 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $83,450
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $83,450

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 65% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 35% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $83,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,960
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,980
    Gainesville, FL $59,950
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $57,670
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,320

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,060
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,310
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $88,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,110
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Chemical Technicians $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Jacksonville, FL is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.12 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Jacksonville, FL is 26.6% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.