Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is $69.82 an hour ($145,220 a year). About 4,900 people work in this job there.
That is 42% higher than the U.S. median ($101,920). Texas ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.89 | $60,100 |
| 25% of workers | $40.04 | $83,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $69.82 | $145,220 |
| 75% of workers | $107.62 | $223,850 |
| 90% of workers | $138.07 | $287,180 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $219,140 | 370 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $174,490 | 2,380 |
| Lubbock | $140,660 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $132,780 | 610 |
| Odessa | $129,730 | 60 |
| Longview | $105,450 | 30 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $92,930 | 490 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $88,990 | 120 |
| College Station-Bryan | $86,260 | 50 |
| Tyler | $62,840 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $92,000 |
| Chemists | $99,640 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $100,920 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $84,990 |
| Physicists | $184,040 |
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