Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is $49.00 an hour ($101,920 a year). About 23,470 people work in this job there.
Pay range for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.52 | $59,330 |
| 25% of workers | $36.11 | $75,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.00 | $101,920 |
| 75% of workers | $67.01 | $139,380 |
| 90% of workers | $96.26 | $200,230 |
Best-paying states for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $145,220 | 4,900 |
| Rhode Island | $121,010 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | $119,990 | 770 |
| Colorado | $114,410 | 1,480 |
| Mississippi | $112,400 | 250 |
| Maryland | $110,510 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $108,210 | 420 |
| Alaska | $107,410 | 430 |
| California | $106,500 | 3,350 |
| Hawaii | $106,270 | 110 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $85,190
- California · $106,500
- Colorado · $114,410
- Florida · $95,140
- Nevada · $99,890
- New York · $86,410
- North Carolina · $95,260
- Oklahoma · $119,990
- Pennsylvania · $84,180
- Texas · $145,220
- Washington · $105,020
Education, experience and outlook for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,220 |
| Chemists | $91,240 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $122,570 |
| Physicists | $172,250 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $99,070 |
| Materials Scientists | $117,790 |
| Hydrologists | $96,600 |
| Astronomers | $128,820 |
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