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How much does a geoscientist make in Utah?

$89,990a year

Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Utah. That is $43.26 an hour or $7,499 a month.

Hourly
$43.26
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among states
21 of 50
Jobs in the state
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,850Median: $89,990Highest 10%: $132,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$68,850$33.10
25th$81,010$38.95
Median$89,990$43.26
75th$110,700$53.20
90th$132,800$63.82

Cities in Utah

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Salt Lake City, UT$93,030
Salaries for every job in Utah

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for geoscientists.

18. Delaware$93,640
19. Louisiana$91,560
20. Idaho$91,170
21. Utah$89,990
22. Alabama$88,610
23. New Mexico$88,530
24. New Jersey$88,500
Geoscientist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Utah?

The median hourly pay in Utah is $43.26 ($89,990 a year).

Do geoscientists make more in Utah than the national average?

No: $89,990 against $101,900 nationally, 12% less.

Where does Utah rank for geoscientist pay?

Utah ranks 21 of 50 states.

Which city in Utah pays geoscientists the most?

Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $93,030 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.