How much does a physical scientist make in Utah?
$115,900a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Utah. That is $55.73 an hour or $9,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.73
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,390Median: $115,900Highest 10%: $149,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,390 | $30.96 | |
| 25th | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| Median | $115,900 | $55.73 | |
| 75th | $133,100 | $63.98 | |
| 90th | $149,400 | $71.84 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $123,200 |
| Ogden, UT | $112,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 17. Alaska | $120,200 |
| 18. Michigan | $118,900 |
| 19. New York | $117,800 |
| 20. Utah | $115,900 |
| 21. Hawaii | $112,900 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $112,400 |
| 23. Oklahoma | $112,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $55.73 ($115,900 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $115,900 against $122,600 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Utah rank for physical scientist pay?
Utah ranks 20 of 39 states.
Which city in Utah pays physical scientists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $123,200 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.