How much does a conservation scientist make in Salt Lake City?
$93,470a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $44.94 an hour or $7,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.94
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,700Median: $93,470Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $65,780 | $31.63 | |
| Median | $93,470 | $44.94 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $136,200 |
| Physical Scientist | $123,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $100,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,160 |
| Biological Scientist | $98,690 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,200 |
| Hydrologist | $94,420 |
| Geoscientist | $93,030 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $91,560 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $44.94 ($93,470 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $93,470 against $73,010 nationally, 28% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $78,850, so Salt Lake City pays 19% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for conservation scientist pay?
7 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.