Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers earn a median $101,920 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$101,920
$49.00 per hour
Range
$59,330 – $200,230
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
23,470
across the U.S.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$80,531
per year · effective tax rate 21.0%
$6,711Monthly
$3,355Twice a month
$3,097Every 2 weeks
$38.72Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,592
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,319
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,478
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$80,531
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,330 | $28.52 | $49,852 |
| 25th percentile | $75,110 | $36.11 | $61,670 |
| Median (50th) | $101,920 | $49.00 | $80,531 |
| 75th percentile | $139,380 | $67.01 | $106,532 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $200,230 | $96.26 | $149,096 |
Best cities for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $174,490 | $130,530 | $132,344 | 2,380 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $132,780 | $102,021 | $98,963 | 610 |
| 3 | Oklahoma City, OK | $119,990 | $88,389 | $97,767 | 490 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $120,480 | $88,995 | $84,131 | 1,020 |
| 5 | Sacramento, CA | $119,950 | $84,730 | $79,432 | 490 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $107,800 | $84,667 | $76,186 | 540 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $92,930 | $74,206 | $75,670 | 490 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $94,850 | $72,645 | $70,836 | 450 |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | $94,660 | $69,619 | $61,303 | 810 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $174,490
- Dallas, TX — $132,780
- Denver, CO — $120,480
- Oklahoma City, OK — $119,990
- Sacramento, CA — $119,950
- Seattle, WA — $107,800
- Philadelphia, PA — $94,850
- Los Angeles, CA — $94,660
- Austin, TX — $92,930
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $145,220 | $110,524 | $60,100 – $239,200+ | 4,900 |
| Rhode Island | $121,010 | $89,814 | $80,570 – $143,980 | — |
| Oklahoma | $119,990 | $88,389 | $43,040 – $197,980 | 770 |
| Colorado | $114,410 | $84,992 | $70,410 – $210,090 | 1,480 |
| Mississippi | $112,400 | $84,139 | $70,970 – $161,890 | 250 |
| Maryland | $110,510 | $81,678 | $63,250 – $185,220 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $108,210 | $79,765 | $80,370 – $227,230 | 420 |
| Alaska | $107,410 | $84,393 | $66,330 – $176,940 | 430 |
| California | $106,500 | $76,693 | $45,540 – $171,270 | 3,350 |
| Hawaii | $106,270 | $77,045 | $83,050 – $137,720 | 110 |
| Washington | $105,020 | $82,712 | $75,890 – $171,690 | 840 |
| New Hampshire | $101,150 | $79,989 | $63,290 – $157,850 | — |
| Nevada | $99,890 | $79,103 | $71,240 – $154,960 | 520 |
| Oregon | $98,110 | $70,095 | $66,490 – $140,400 | 380 |
| Illinois | $96,950 | $72,380 | $65,290 – $177,670 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $95,260 | $72,553 | $63,060 – $143,240 | 570 |
| Florida | $95,140 | $75,761 | $55,440 – $164,070 | 660 |
| Delaware | $93,640 | $69,867 | $66,710 – $108,840 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $91,560 | $70,882 | $51,990 – $158,660 | 440 |
| Idaho | $91,170 | $69,244 | $67,200 – $174,800 | 130 |
| Utah | $89,990 | $69,054 | $68,850 – $132,750 | 300 |
| Alabama | $88,610 | $67,002 | $49,110 – $136,990 | 110 |
| New Mexico | $88,530 | $68,104 | $66,390 – $126,260 | 160 |
| New Jersey | $88,500 | $67,642 | $63,460 – $141,090 | 300 |
| Virginia | $88,390 | $66,744 | $62,990 – $183,040 | 300 |
| Vermont | $87,070 | $66,797 | $30,800 – $136,200 | — |
| Maine | $86,840 | $65,209 | $73,380 – $131,530 | 70 |
| New York | $86,410 | $65,550 | $64,990 – $139,760 | 600 |
| South Carolina | $86,070 | $65,373 | $47,550 – $141,480 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $85,550 | $66,001 | $59,990 – $117,120 | 110 |
| Arizona | $85,190 | $66,840 | $57,450 – $131,100 | 550 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,180 | $65,466 | $61,250 – $129,000 | 910 |
| North Dakota | $84,070 | $67,593 | $62,300 – $132,080 | 100 |
| Missouri | $83,390 | $64,513 | $57,260 – $130,320 | 260 |
| Ohio | $81,220 | $64,517 | $55,990 – $130,690 | 410 |
| Michigan | $80,990 | $62,615 | $62,160 – $119,960 | 320 |
| Minnesota | $80,540 | $61,537 | $52,710 – $157,300 | 240 |
| Kansas | $80,080 | $61,498 | $56,680 – $136,390 | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $78,610 | $61,346 | $58,790 – $132,830 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $77,870 | $63,612 | $56,230 – $118,110 | 230 |
| Kentucky | $77,510 | $60,763 | $44,130 – $115,920 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $76,060 | $59,607 | $52,770 – $120,250 | 90 |
| Montana | $75,520 | $59,052 | $54,450 – $121,100 | 210 |
| Wyoming | $74,910 | $61,529 | $55,130 – $116,650 | 220 |
| Iowa | $74,460 | $59,035 | $61,730 – $95,540 | 40 |
| Georgia | $73,920 | $57,619 | $58,500 – $123,550 | 340 |
| South Dakota | $71,150 | $58,884 | $61,290 – $78,560 | 80 |
| Indiana | $68,240 | $54,853 | $45,620 – $127,100 | 270 |
| Arkansas | $67,880 | $54,149 | $49,700 – $125,780 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $61,810 | $49,988 | $60,620 – $83,440 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make?
The national median salary for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is $101,920 a year ($49.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,330 and the top 10% earn over $200,230. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers the most?
Texas has the highest median pay at $145,220. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers are there in the U.S.?
About 23,470 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers nationwide.