SOC 19-2042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Midland
Midland, TX · 9 metro areas compared
At $219,140 a year, the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Midland, TX sits 115.0% above the national figure of $101,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $219,140 a year, the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Midland, TX sits 115.0% above the national figure of $101,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $138,130 and $255,430. The lowest tenth earn under $80,030, while the highest tenth earn more than $289,730.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 20.14 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $174,490. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,030 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $138,130 | +35.5% |
| Median (50th) | $219,140 | +115.0% |
| 75th | $255,430 | +150.6% |
| 90th | $289,730 | +184.3% |
| Mean | $192,880 | +89.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $174,490 | 2,380 | |
| 2 | Lubbock | $140,660 | 40 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $132,780 | 610 | |
| 4 | Odessa | $129,730 | 60 | |
| 5 | Longview | $105,450 | 30 | |
| 6 | Austin | $92,930 | 490 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $88,990 | 120 | |
| 8 | College Station | $86,260 | 50 | |
| 9 | Tyler | $62,840 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $219,140 goes as far as $225,685 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 121.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$219,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$225,685US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $219,140 a year, 115.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,030 to $289,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $174,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $219,140, or $105.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $101,920, so pay in Midland, TX is 115.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Midland, TX earns more than $289,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $174,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Midland, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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