Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $101,920 · Median hourly: $49.00 · Employment: 23,470
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,330 | $28.52 |
| 25th | $75,110 | $36.11 |
| Median | $101,920 | $49.00 |
| 75th | $139,380 | $67.01 |
| 90th | $200,230 | $96.26 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-2042
- Total U.S. employment: 23,470
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 23,470 geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $88,610 | $42.60 | -13.1% | 110 |
| Alaska | $107,410 | $51.64 | +5.4% | 430 |
| Arizona | $85,190 | $40.96 | -16.4% | 550 |
| Arkansas | $67,880 | $32.64 | -33.4% | 70 |
| California | $106,500 | $51.20 | +4.5% | 3,350 |
| Colorado | $114,410 | $55.00 | +12.3% | 1,480 |
| Connecticut | $61,810 | $29.72 | -39.4% | 0 |
| Delaware | $93,640 | $45.02 | -8.1% | 110 |
| Florida | $95,140 | $45.74 | -6.7% | 660 |
| Georgia | $73,920 | $35.54 | -27.5% | 340 |
| Hawaii | $106,270 | $51.09 | +4.3% | 110 |
| Idaho | $91,170 | $43.83 | -10.5% | 130 |
| Illinois | $96,950 | $46.61 | -4.9% | 410 |
| Indiana | $68,240 | $32.81 | -33.0% | 270 |
| Iowa | $74,460 | $35.80 | -26.9% | 40 |
| Kansas | $80,080 | $38.50 | -21.4% | 190 |
| Kentucky | $77,510 | $37.27 | -24.0% | 170 |
| Louisiana | $91,560 | $44.02 | -10.2% | 440 |
| Maine | $86,840 | $41.75 | -14.8% | 70 |
| Maryland | $110,510 | $53.13 | +8.4% | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $108,210 | $52.03 | +6.2% | 420 |
| Michigan | $80,990 | $38.94 | -20.5% | 320 |
| Minnesota | $80,540 | $38.72 | -21.0% | 240 |
| Mississippi | $112,400 | $54.04 | +10.3% | 250 |
| Missouri | $83,390 | $40.09 | -18.2% | 260 |
| Montana | $75,520 | $36.31 | -25.9% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $85,550 | $41.13 | -16.1% | 110 |
| Nevada | $99,890 | $48.02 | -2.0% | 520 |
| New Hampshire | $101,150 | $48.63 | -0.8% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $88,500 | $42.55 | -13.2% | 300 |
| New Mexico | $88,530 | $42.56 | -13.1% | 160 |
| New York | $86,410 | $41.54 | -15.2% | 600 |
| North Carolina | $95,260 | $45.80 | -6.5% | 570 |
| North Dakota | $84,070 | $40.42 | -17.5% | 100 |
| Ohio | $81,220 | $39.05 | -20.3% | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $119,990 | $57.69 | +17.7% | 770 |
| Oregon | $98,110 | $47.17 | -3.7% | 380 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,180 | $40.47 | -17.4% | 910 |
| Rhode Island | $121,010 | $58.18 | +18.7% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $86,070 | $41.38 | -15.6% | 230 |
| South Dakota | $71,150 | $34.21 | -30.2% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $77,870 | $37.44 | -23.6% | 230 |
| Texas | $145,220 | $69.82 | +42.5% | 4,900 |
| Utah | $89,990 | $43.26 | -11.7% | 300 |
| Vermont | $87,070 | $41.86 | -14.6% | 0 |
| Virginia | $88,390 | $42.49 | -13.3% | 300 |
| Washington | $105,020 | $50.49 | +3.0% | 840 |
| West Virginia | $76,060 | $36.57 | -25.4% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $78,610 | $37.79 | -22.9% | 110 |
| Wyoming | $74,910 | $36.01 | -26.5% | 220 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers?
The median annual wage for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is $101,920 ($49.00 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 23,470 geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $49.00. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.