How much does a conservation scientist make in Utah?
$78,850a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Utah. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,571 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.91
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,090Median: $78,850Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,090 | $26.49 | |
| 25th | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| Median | $78,850 | $37.91 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $93,470 |
| Provo, UT | $67,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 8. California | $79,810 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $79,540 |
| 10. Alaska | $79,260 |
| 11. Utah | $78,850 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $78,740 |
| 13. Washington | $78,450 |
| 14. Virginia | $77,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $37.91 ($78,850 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $78,850 against $73,010 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Utah rank for conservation scientist pay?
Utah ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays conservation scientists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $93,470 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.