Conservation Scientists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $76,300 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.68
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $101,480
Employed locally 110
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $59,900
    50th (median)
    $76,300
    75th
    $92,380
    90th
    $101,480

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 80% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 20% 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 Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Salt Lake City, UT is $36.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 12.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,900.