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Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Florida
- 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
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $72,940 | $61,690 | $49,990 | $60,143 | 101 |
| Gainesville | $72,900 | $65,480 | $48,050 | $60,115 | 97 |
| Orlando | $69,220 | $61,630 | $51,630 | $57,526 | 101 |
| Sarasota | $68,490 | $63,370 | $50,790 | $57,013 | 102 |
| Miami | $60,510 | $51,130 | $44,800 | $50,800 | 114 |
| Jacksonville | $60,340 | $49,880 | $47,650 | $50,663 | 99 |
| Port St. Lucie | $58,840 | $43,680 | $37,110 | $49,458 | 100 |
| Tallahassee | $55,330 | $46,260 | $39,790 | $46,638 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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