How much does a conservation scientist make in Jackson?
$59,070a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $28.40 an hour or $4,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.40
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,430Median: $59,070Highest 10%: $86,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,430 | $20.88 | |
| 25th | $50,110 | $24.09 | |
| Median | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 75th | $69,490 | $33.41 | |
| 90th | $86,340 | $41.51 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Gulfport, MS | $48,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $28.40 ($59,070 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $59,070 against $73,010 nationally, 19% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $59,510, so Jackson pays 1% less.
Where does Jackson rank for conservation scientist pay?
114 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.