Conservation Scientists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $61,960 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $157,560
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $61,960
    75th
    $85,690
    90th
    $157,560

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 87% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 13% 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
    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
    Florida $52,820

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $86,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,260
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,950
    Biological Technicians $46,840
    Chemical Technicians $45,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Tampa, FL is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.99 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Tampa, FL is 8.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.