How much does a biological scientist make in Utah?
$93,250a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in Utah. That is $44.83 an hour or $7,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.83
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,160Median: $93,250Highest 10%: $135,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,160 | $30.85 | |
| 25th | $78,900 | $37.93 | |
| Median | $93,250 | $44.83 | |
| 75th | $110,400 | $53.07 | |
| 90th | $135,200 | $65.00 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $98,690 |
| Provo, UT | $79,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 16. Hawaii | $95,600 |
| 17. Ohio | $95,560 |
| 18. Colorado | $93,970 |
| 19. Utah | $93,250 |
| 20. Montana | $91,560 |
| 21. South Carolina | $91,560 |
| 22. Wyoming | $91,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $44.83 ($93,250 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $93,250 against $98,920 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Utah rank for biological scientist pay?
Utah ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Utah pays biological scientists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $98,690 a year.
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.