Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$99,240
↑ 17.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 17.5% since 2011 ($84,470 → $99,240)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $99,240
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -20%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,240 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | $92,580 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | $87,480 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $83,680 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | $93,580 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $92,040 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | $91,130 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $89,850 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | $89,780 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | $89,700 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | $89,910 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | $91,920 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $90,890 | +7.6% |
| 2011 | $84,470 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.