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How much does a Paleontologist make? According to the US Department of Labor the median annual earnings of paleontologist is $72,660 and the middle 50 percent earn between $51,860 and $100,650. The bottom ten percent earned less than $39,740 and the highest 10 percent more than $135,950.
Salary by State. A paleontologist's salary can vary considerably by state. They earned the highest annual salaries of $153,120 in Oklahoma in 2012, according to the BLS.