SOC 19-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Conservation Scientists — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 7 metro areas compared
At $49,880, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Conservation Scientists, 31.7% beneath the national figure of $73,010.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,880, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Conservation Scientists, 31.7% beneath the national figure of $73,010. Pay ranges from under $39,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,650 to $69,830.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $65,480. Of the 579 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 338th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,170 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $47,650 | −34.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,880 | −31.7% |
| 75th | $69,830 | −4.4% |
| 90th | $83,450 | +14.3% |
| Mean | $60,340 | −17.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $65,480 | 40 | |
| 2 | North Port | $63,370 | 50 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $61,690 | 90 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $61,630 | 50 | |
| 5 | Miami | $51,130 | 210 | |
| 6 | Tallahassee | $46,260 | 40 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $43,680 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,880 buys what $48,240 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 33.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,240US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,880 a year, 31.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,170 to $83,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $65,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Conservation Scientists in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,880, or $23.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $73,010, so pay in Jacksonville, FL is 31.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jacksonville, FL earns more than $83,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gainesville, at $65,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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