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Dugway Proving Ground

Overview

For 80 years, Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) has empowered our nation's defenders against persistent and evolving threats. Dugway is the Army's premier science and test facility in Utah. Dugway employs nearly 2,500 civilians with an average salary at $88k. They work four ten hour days a week. Positions range from Chemists, Biologists, IT Specialists, Security Officers, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Meteorologists, Public Affairs Specialists, and more. DPG is responsible for testing and evaluating nearly all Department of Defense (DoD) chemical and biological defense equipment and capabilities. Within its nearly 800,000 acres, there are numerous state-of-the-art laboratories, unique test chambers and extensive field test grids.