Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in California
In California, the median pay for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is $51.20 an hour ($106,500 a year). About 3,350 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($101,920). California ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.89 | $45,540 |
| 25% of workers | $35.51 | $73,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.20 | $106,500 |
| 75% of workers | $66.40 | $138,120 |
| 90% of workers | $82.34 | $171,270 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $136,120 | 170 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $136,120 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $132,790 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $122,310 | 430 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $119,950 | 490 |
| Fresno | $117,420 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $117,420 | 50 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $111,830 | 90 |
| Redding | $111,830 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $104,760 | 310 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $94,660 | 810 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $90,270 | 160 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $106,510 |
| Chemists | $97,860 |
| Physicists | $207,490 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $130,610 |
| Materials Scientists | $177,030 |
| Hydrologists | $122,110 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $124,920 |
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