Conservation Scientists Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,790 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $99,490
National median $67,950

Compare Conservation Scientists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how High Desert Utah stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Conservation Scientists
in
High Desert Utah
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $79,790
    75th
    $91,890
    90th
    $99,490

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$50,650
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$65,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85,500
    Biological Scientists, All Other$82,220
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$104,000
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$69,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in High Desert Utah is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in High Desert Utah is 17.4% above the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.