Geoscientists Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
The median geoscientists salary in the United States is $101,920 per year ($49.00/hour). Salaries range from $59,330 at the entry level to $200,230+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 23,470 geoscientists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$101,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$49.00
per hour
Employment
23,470
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$59,330
25th percentile
$75,110
Median
$101,920
75th percentile
$139,380
90th percentile
$200,230
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Geoscientists Salary by State
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$62K$145K■ No data
Top Paying States
Texas
$145K
+42%
Rhode Island
$121K
+19%
Oklahoma
$120K
+18%
Colorado
$114K
+12%
Mississippi
$112K
+10%
Maryland
$111K
+8%
Massachusetts
$108K
+6%
Alaska
$107K
+5%
California
$107K
+4%
Hawaii
$106K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $145,220 | +42.5% |
| Rhode Island | $121,010 | +18.7% |
| Oklahoma | $119,990 | +17.7% |
| Colorado | $114,410 | +12.3% |
| Mississippi | $112,400 | +10.3% |
| Maryland | $110,510 | +8.4% |
| Massachusetts | $108,210 | +6.2% |
| Alaska | $107,410 | +5.4% |
| California | $106,500 | +4.5% |
| Hawaii | $106,270 | +4.3% |
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Geoscientists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $219,140 | +115.0% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $174,490 | +71.2% |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $154,390 | +51.5% |
| Lubbock, TX | $140,660 | +38.0% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,120 | +33.6% |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $136,120 | +33.6% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $132,790 | +30.3% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $132,780 | +30.3% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $132,620 | +30.1% |
| Odessa, TX | $129,730 | +27.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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