Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in the United States
$59,330
10th
$75,110
25th
$101,920
Median
$139,380
75th
$200,230
90th
National median
$101,920
2025 OEWS
Mean
$116,150
Hourly median
$49.00
Employment
23,470
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $219,140 | 370 |
| Houston, TX | $174,490 | 2,380 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $154,390 | 40 |
| TX | $145,220 | 4,900 |
| Lubbock, TX | $140,660 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $136,120 | 50 |
| San Jose, CA | $136,120 | 170 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $132,790 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | $132,780 | 610 |
| Washington, DC | $132,620 | 320 |
| Odessa, TX | $129,730 | 60 |
| New Orleans, LA | $125,570 | 130 |
| San Francisco, CA | $122,310 | 430 |
| Gulfport, MS | $122,100 | 170 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $121,820 | 30 |
| RI | $121,010 | — |
| Denver, CO | $120,480 | 1,020 |
| Providence, RI | $120,240 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $119,990 | 490 |
| OK | $119,990 | 770 |
| Sacramento, CA | $119,950 | 490 |
| Fresno, CA | $117,420 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $117,420 | 50 |
| CO | $114,410 | 1,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $114,030 | 220 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.