DOL Median (Utah)
$72,383
vs National
-21.4%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,138
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,383
-21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$92,120
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Utah earns $72,383 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,138 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Utah
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMBRE ENERGY NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $175,042 | 2 |
| Tintic Consolidated Metals, LLC | $150,000 | 1 |
| Kennecott Exploration Co | $102,150 | 7 |
| TECHNOIMAGING, LLC | $96,000 | 2 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $93,001 | 168 |
| VOLANTIS RESOURCES CORPORATION | $78,083 | 2 |
| Kennecott Utah Copper LLC | $72,665 | 3 |
| University of Utah | $71,400 | 13 |
| APPLIED MINERALS INC. | $60,000 | 1 |
| URS CORPORATION | $56,202 | 6 |
| University of Nevada Reno | $52,500 | 4 |
| FLSMIDTH SALT LAKE CITY, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Utah?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Utah is $72,383 based on 30 DOL filings.
Is Utah a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Utah earns 21.4% less than the national median of $92,120, or $70,138 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.