In April 2018, paleontologists earned salaries between $44,042 and $153,193 annually, and your earnings will fall somewhere on this spectrum based on how much experience you have and where you choose to work. Generally, you can expect your salary to rise as you get more experience working as a paleontologist.

How much money does a paleontologist make per month?

Quality of Life for Paleontologist With a take-home pay of roughly $7,289/month, and the median 2BR apartment rental price of $2,506/mo **, a Paleontologist would pay 34.38% of their monthly take-home salary towards rent.

Is it hard to get a job as a paleontologist?

As with many other academic careers, though, there are more paleontologists than there are jobs. Even if you can complete your training and get a Ph. D. in paleontology, it might be (and probably will be) very difficult to find steady work.

How long does it take to get a PHD in paleontology?

Paleontologists usually get an undergraduate degree in geology or biology and then a master’s or Ph. D. in paleontology. It would take between six and 10 years to become a paleontologist.

What are 5 jobs in paleontology?

List of All Careers Related to Paleontology

• Professor. University professors of paleontology primarily teach classes and pursue research.
• Museum Worker. Science museums employ paleontologists to work in both geological and non-geological departments.
• Television Researcher.
• Science Journalist.
• Palynologist or Stratigrapher.

Are Paleontologists in demand?

Job outlook for paleontologists According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of geoscientists including paleontologists is projected to grow an estimated 6% between now and 2028. This is on par with the growth rate of other occupations in the United States.