Conservation Scientists Salary in Mississippi

Conservation scientists in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $63,240 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($51,810), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $66,940 and the median at $59,510 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$63,240
Gulfport$51,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$63,240	$59,070	$50,110	$51,196	89
Gulfport	$51,810	$48,300	$42,160	$42,469	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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.
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.

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