How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Utah?
$73,920a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Utah. That is $35.54 an hour or $6,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.54
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,060Median: $73,920Highest 10%: $96,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,060 | $24.55 | |
| 25th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 75th | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 90th | $96,100 | $46.20 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $80,260 |
| Ogden, UT | $72,160 |
| Provo, UT | $70,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 25. Maine | $74,490 |
| 26. Alabama | $74,290 |
| 27. Wyoming | $74,150 |
| 28. Utah | $73,920 |
| 29. Tennessee | $73,570 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $73,560 |
| 31. Idaho | $73,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $35.54 ($73,920 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $73,920 against $76,780 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Utah rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Utah ranks 28 of 47 states.
Which city in Utah pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $80,260 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.