Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Provo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,800 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Provo earn between $59,840 and $85,010.
- $54K10th
- $60K25th
- $71KMedian
- $85K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,070 | $6,006 | $34.65 |
| Median | $70,840 | $5,903 | $34.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,840 | $4,987 | $28.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,010 | $7,084 | $40.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Provo vs. Utah and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Provo earn about the same as the Utah average ($73,730) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | $72,070 | $70,840 | $54,410 | $97,800 | 40 |
| Utah | $73,730 | $73,920 | $51,060 | $96,100 | 370 |
| United States | $83,020 | $76,780 | $49,100 | $126,440 | 18,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary after taxes in Provo
On the average salary of $72,070, a single filer in Provo takes home about $56,324 a year, or $4,694 a month and $2,166 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Is Provo a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Provo area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $72,070 buys what about $73,367 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Provo ($48,010). A typical home costs $546,641, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Utah cities
Provo ranks 3rd of 3 Utah metro areas for this job; Ogden pays the most ($77,100).
- Ogden$77,100
- Salt Lake City$74,060
- Provo$72,070
Highest-paying cities for zoologists and wildlife biologists
Santa Cruz, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,660).
- Santa Cruz, CA$122,660
- Washington, DC$115,330
- San Jose, CA$107,240
- Seattle, WA$105,140
- San Francisco, CA$105,110
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Provo: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Provo?
$34.65 an hour on average, and $34.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Provo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Provo?
About $56,324 a year ($4,694 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,070. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Provo than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,020).
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 19-1023; area Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT (39340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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