How much does a geoscientist make in Salt Lake City?
$93,030a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $44.73 an hour or $7,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.73
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,330Median: $93,030Highest 10%: $143,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $81,010 | $38.95 | |
| Median | $93,030 | $44.73 | |
| 75th | $118,500 | $56.97 | |
| 90th | $143,000 | $68.77 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| 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 |
| Conservation Scientist | $93,470 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $91,560 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $44.73 ($93,030 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
No: $93,030 against $101,900 nationally, 9% less.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $89,990, so Salt Lake City pays 3% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for geoscientist pay?
48 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,000 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.