How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make?
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers earn a median annual salary of $101,920 in the United States, which works out to roughly $49.00 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $59,330 at the entry level and $200,230 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $75,110 and $139,380 a year.
That is $40,530 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary range by percentile
Half of all Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers earn between $75,110 and $139,380 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $75,110 | $36.11 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $101,920 | $49.00 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $139,380 | $67.01 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $200,230 | $96.26 |
Highest-paying states for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Texas leads the country for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay at $145,220 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($121,010) and Oklahoma ($119,990). At the other end, Connecticut posts the lowest median at $61,810 — a gap of $83,410 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $145,220 | $69.82 | +42% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $121,010 | $58.18 | +19% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $119,990 | $57.69 | +18% |
| 4 | Colorado | $114,410 | $55.00 | +12% |
| 5 | Mississippi | $112,400 | $54.04 | +10% |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 23,000 people work as Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $116,150 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required, per O*NET occupation data.
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