Conservation Scientists Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $67,200 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.31
10th percentile $50,630
90th percentile $99,530
Employed locally 30
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,630
    25th
    $63,630
    50th (median)
    $67,200
    75th
    $84,860
    90th
    $99,530

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 69% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,940
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,310
    Connecticut $77,410
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $77,380

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,480
    School Psychologists$81,360
    Chemists$81,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86,910
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$49,000
    Chemical Technicians$46,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Provo?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Provo, UT is $32.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

    Is Provo above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Provo, UT is 1.1% below 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,630 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,630.