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Paleontologist salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Paleontologist roles in United States, updated Oct 14, 2026.
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- Median base pay$13.00/hr$27,000 a year full-time
- Typical range$13.00–$61.31/hrMiddle half of postings
- Top 10%$73.17/hrand above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Paleontologist postings in United States
- Senior PaleontologistEnvironmental Science Associates · Remote · $115K–$140K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026Apply
- Senior PaleontologistEnvironmental Science Associates · Remote · $137K–$167K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026Apply
- Staff Paleontologist (Temporary)Swca · Sheridan, WY · $12.00–$14.00/hr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
- 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 in United States?
The median posted base pay for Paleontologist jobs in United States is $13.00/hr ($27K/yr), from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Paleontologist pay range in United States?
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.
How does United States pay compare with all Paleontologist jobs?
The median here is $13.00/hr ($27K/yr), against $13.00/hr ($27K/yr) across all 4 postings for the role.
How many Paleontologist jobs in United States list pay?
4 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.