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Paleontologist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Paleontologist roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Paleontologist: postings by posted pay4 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $10.00/hr to $75.00/hr. Median $13.00/hr ($27K/yr); middle half $13.00–$61.31/hr.Median $12.98/hr$10.00/hr$75.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $10.00/hr–$15.00/hr: 2; $15.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 0; $20.00/hr–$25.00/hr: 0; $25.00/hr–$30.00/hr: 0; $30.00/hr–$35.00/hr: 0; $35.00/hr–$40.00/hr: 0; $40.00/hr–$45.00/hr: 0; $45.00/hr–$50.00/hr: 0; $50.00/hr–$55.00/hr: 0; $55.00/hr–$60.00/hr: 0; $60.00/hr–$65.00/hr: 1; $65.00/hr–$70.00/hr: 0; $70.00/hr–$75.00/hr: 1.

Companies hiring

  1. Swca2 postings · too few to show pay
  2. Environmental Science Associates2 postings · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$13.00/hr ($27K/yr) median · $13.00–$61.31/hr typical · 4 postingsUnited States: middle half $13.00–$61.31/hr, median $13.00/hr ($27K/yr)

Newest Paleontologist postings

  1. Senior PaleontologistEnvironmental Science Associates · Remote · $115K–$140K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026Apply
  2. Senior PaleontologistEnvironmental Science Associates · Remote · $137K–$167K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026Apply
  3. Staff Paleontologist (Temporary)Swca · Sheridan, WY · $12.00–$14.00/hr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
  4. Staff Paleontologist (Temporary)Swca · Denver, CO · $12.00–$14.00/hr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Paleontologist make?

The median posted base pay for Paleontologist jobs is $13.00/hr ($27K/yr), from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Paleontologist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $13.00–$61.31/hr. The top 10% list $152K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $27K or less.

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