Conservation Scientists Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $54,320 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $88,480
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $45,080
    50th (median)
    $54,320
    75th
    $67,950
    90th
    $88,480

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 72% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 28% 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
    Florida $52,820

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,490
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,400
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,450
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,760
    Urban and Regional Planners $75,690
    Biological Technicians $57,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Orlando, FL is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Orlando, FL is 20.1% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,080.