Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is $50.49 an hour ($105,020 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($101,920). Washington ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.48 | $75,890 |
| 25% of workers | $40.12 | $83,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.49 | $105,020 |
| 75% of workers | $65.61 | $136,470 |
| 90% of workers | $82.54 | $171,690 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $107,800 | 540 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $97,770 | 90 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $81,630 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $98,300 |
| Chemists | $97,420 |
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