The average salary for a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographer in the United States is $104,000, but the range typically falls between $66,280 and $127,480. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $50, with a range between $31.87 and $61.29.
There are approximately 24,620 people employed as a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographer in the United States. With California, Texas, Colorado employing the highest number of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers.The state with the best pay for a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographer is Texas, with an average annual salary of $139,770, while Iowa has the lowest average annual salary of $63,780.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $52,500 | $25.24 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,280 | $31.87 |
| Median | $92,580 | $44.51 |
| 75th Percentile | $127,480 | $61.29 |
| 90th Percentile | $172,600 | $82.98 |
The salary of a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers are Texas, Colorado, West Virginia, Rhode Island, Hawaii while the worst states are Iowa, Delaware, Kentucky, Georgia, Wisconsin.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,780 | $80,410 | $132,930 |
| Alaska | $59,940 | $105,780 | $159,450 |
| Arizona | $57,940 | $85,230 | $131,170 |
| Arkansas | $43,830 | $76,670 | $114,900 |
| California | $55,820 | $108,330 | $175,050 |
| Colorado | $52,810 | $121,910 | $206,790 |
| Connecticut | $57,130 | $80,800 | $105,060 |
| Delaware | $51,160 | $80,790 | $117,800 |
| Florida | $52,400 | $99,250 | $157,240 |
| Georgia | $52,370 | $77,380 | $124,060 |
| Hawaii | $68,220 | $104,030 | $145,600 |
| Idaho | $50,590 | $85,830 | $134,100 |
| Illinois | $61,380 | $94,670 | $146,390 |
| Indiana | $42,720 | $71,620 | $107,860 |
| Iowa | $35,320 | $63,780 | $90,210 |
| Kansas | $50,120 | $88,410 | $145,470 |
| Kentucky | $39,830 | $71,040 | $108,750 |
| Louisiana | $50,600 | $98,030 | $170,830 |
| Maine | $61,860 | $83,610 | $102,390 |
| Maryland | $57,990 | $103,700 | $172,060 |
| Massachusetts | $68,520 | $99,630 | $140,340 |
| Michigan | $50,300 | $79,510 | $110,740 |
| Minnesota | $45,950 | $77,650 | $116,810 |
| Mississippi | $61,500 | $101,680 | $139,690 |
| Missouri | $41,430 | $84,190 | $116,560 |
| Montana | $52,650 | $83,710 | $121,200 |
| Nebraska | $51,970 | $81,850 | $115,900 |
| Nevada | $50,270 | $85,950 | $129,330 |
| New Hampshire | $62,990 | $100,100 | $143,200 |
| New Jersey | $51,200 | $80,350 | $117,390 |
| New Mexico | $30,130 | $75,900 | $123,020 |
| New York | $55,260 | $95,770 | $172,600 |
| North Carolina | $58,470 | $87,980 | $132,870 |
| North Dakota | $50,680 | $93,680 | $137,840 |
| Ohio | $49,500 | $80,210 | $118,720 |
| Oklahoma | $40,550 | $108,870 | $172,680 |
| Oregon | $63,450 | $99,440 | $152,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,800 | $75,170 | $106,850 |
| Rhode Island | $73,540 | $105,860 | $143,960 |
| South Carolina | $30,620 | $79,370 | $121,740 |
| South Dakota | $55,280 | $72,010 | $77,980 |
| Tennessee | $48,870 | $83,000 | $120,820 |
| Texas | $59,280 | $139,770 | >$239,200 |
| Utah | $64,140 | $106,380 | $155,940 |
| Virginia | $45,460 | $87,860 | $165,730 |
| Washington | $63,000 | $103,090 | $158,510 |
| West Virginia | $48,130 | $92,810 | $113,060 |
| Wisconsin | $42,540 | $74,380 | $126,850 |
| Wyoming | $59,010 | $87,650 | $112,710 |
Even between cities, the salary of a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is Greeley, CO with an average salary of $162,290.The city with the lowest average salary for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $58,070.
Areas with highest average salaries for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
Areas with lowest average salaries for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
The number of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers has decreased by -3,270. On average, the number of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers has been increasing by -2.9% each year. The salary of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers has decreased by $-8,110. On average, the salary of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers has been increasing by -1.8% each year.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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