SOC 19-2042 · May 2025 · United States
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers across the United States is $101,920 per year, measured over 23,470 jobs. The highest state median is in Texas, at $145,220.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Pay for this occupation varies by 134.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Texas pays $145,220 and Connecticut pays $61,810.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $145,220 | 4,900 | |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $121,010 | — | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $119,990 | 770 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $114,410 | 1,480 | |
| 5 | Mississippi | $112,400 | 250 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $110,510 | 390 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $108,210 | 420 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $107,410 | 430 | |
| 9 | California | $106,500 | 3,350 | |
| 10 | Hawaii | $106,270 | 110 |
States with the most Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 4,900 | $145,220 | |
| 2 | California | 3,350 | $106,500 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 1,480 | $114,410 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 910 | $84,180 | |
| 5 | Washington | 840 | $105,020 | |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 770 | $119,990 | |
| 7 | Florida | 660 | $95,140 | |
| 8 | New York | 600 | $86,410 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 570 | $95,260 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 550 | $85,190 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $219,140 | 370 |
| 2 | Houston | $174,490 | 2,380 |
| 3 | Palm Bay | $154,390 | 40 |
| 4 | Lubbock | $140,660 | 40 |
| 5 | San Jose | $136,120 | 170 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $136,120 | 50 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $132,790 | 60 |
| 8 | Dallas | $132,780 | 610 |
| 9 | Washington | $132,620 | 320 |
| 10 | Odessa | $129,730 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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