Conservation Scientists pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,450 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Jacksonville earn between $47,650 and $69,830.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $50KMedian
- $70K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,340 | $5,028 | $29.01 |
| Median | $49,880 | $4,157 | $23.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,650 | $3,971 | $22.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,830 | $5,819 | $33.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Jacksonville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Jacksonville earn about the same as the Florida average ($61,760) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $60,340 | $49,880 | $39,170 | $83,450 | 60 |
| Florida | $61,760 | $51,130 | $37,110 | $98,360 | 950 |
| United States | $77,130 | $73,010 | $47,550 | $110,410 | 25,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Conservation Scientists salary after taxes in Jacksonville
On the average salary of $60,340, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $50,663 a year, or $4,222 a month and $1,949 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5), so the average $60,340 buys what about $60,653 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($48,830). A typical home costs $352,994, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other Florida cities
Jacksonville ranks 6th of 8 Florida metro areas for this job; Tampa pays the most ($72,940).
- Tampa$72,940
- Gainesville$72,900
- Orlando$69,220
- Sarasota$68,490
- Miami$60,510
- Jacksonville$60,340
- Port St. Lucie$58,840
- Tallahassee$55,330
Highest-paying cities for conservation scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,820).
- San Jose, CA$118,820
- Washington, DC$108,770
- Springfield, IL$105,360
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- San Francisco, CA$99,130
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Conservation Scientists salary in Jacksonville: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Jacksonville?
$29.01 an hour on average, and $23.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $50,663 a year ($4,222 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,340. Florida has no state income tax.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031; area Jacksonville, FL (27260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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