Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Utah

In Utah we have BLS pay data for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Salt Lake City only, where the average is $103,650 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $97,600 and the median at $89,990 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Utah

Salt Lake City$103,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salt Lake City	$103,650	$93,030	$81,010	$77,135	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Utah

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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