Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary by State
Also called: Geoscientists
The national median pay for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) is $101,920 a year. By state, it ranges from $61,810 in Connecticut to $145,220 in Texas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $59,330
- 25th percentile
- $75,110
- Median
- $101,920
- 75th percentile
- $139,380
- Top 10%
- $200,230
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 23,470 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $145,220 | +42% | $60,100 | $287,180 | 4,900 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $121,010 | +19% | $80,570 | $143,980 | Not published |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $119,990 | +18% | $43,040 | $197,980 | 770 |
| 4 | Colorado | $114,410 | +12% | $70,410 | $210,090 | 1,480 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $112,400 | +10% | $70,970 | $161,890 | 250 |
| 6 | Maryland | $110,510 | +8% | $63,250 | $185,220 | 390 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $108,210 | +6% | $80,370 | $227,230 | 420 |
| 8 | Alaska | $107,410 | +5% | $66,330 | $176,940 | 430 |
| 9 | California | $106,500 | +4% | $45,540 | $171,270 | 3,350 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $106,270 | +4% | $83,050 | $137,720 | 110 |
| 11 | Washington | $105,020 | +3% | $75,890 | $171,690 | 840 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $101,150 | −1% | $63,290 | $157,850 | Not published |
| 13 | Nevada | $99,890 | −2% | $71,240 | $154,960 | 520 |
| 14 | Oregon | $98,110 | −4% | $66,490 | $140,400 | 380 |
| 15 | Illinois | $96,950 | −5% | $65,290 | $177,670 | 410 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $95,260 | −7% | $63,060 | $143,240 | 570 |
| 17 | Florida | $95,140 | −7% | $55,440 | $164,070 | 660 |
| 18 | Delaware | $93,640 | −8% | $66,710 | $108,840 | 110 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $91,560 | −10% | $51,990 | $158,660 | 440 |
| 20 | Idaho | $91,170 | −11% | $67,200 | $174,800 | 130 |
| 21 | Utah | $89,990 | −12% | $68,850 | $132,750 | 300 |
| 22 | Alabama | $88,610 | −13% | $49,110 | $136,990 | 110 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $88,530 | −13% | $66,390 | $126,260 | 160 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $88,500 | −13% | $63,460 | $141,090 | 300 |
| 25 | Virginia | $88,390 | −13% | $62,990 | $183,040 | 300 |
| 26 | Vermont | $87,070 | −15% | $30,800 | $136,200 | Not published |
| 27 | Maine | $86,840 | −15% | $73,380 | $131,530 | 70 |
| 28 | New York | $86,410 | −15% | $64,990 | $139,760 | 600 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $86,070 | −16% | $47,550 | $141,480 | 230 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $85,550 | −16% | $59,990 | $117,120 | 110 |
| 31 | Arizona | $85,190 | −16% | $57,450 | $131,100 | 550 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $84,180 | −17% | $61,250 | $129,000 | 910 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $84,070 | −18% | $62,300 | $132,080 | 100 |
| 34 | Missouri | $83,390 | −18% | $57,260 | $130,320 | 260 |
| 35 | Ohio | $81,220 | −20% | $55,990 | $130,690 | 410 |
| 36 | Michigan | $80,990 | −21% | $62,160 | $119,960 | 320 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $80,540 | −21% | $52,710 | $157,300 | 240 |
| 38 | Kansas | $80,080 | −21% | $56,680 | $136,390 | 190 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $78,610 | −23% | $58,790 | $132,830 | 110 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $77,870 | −24% | $56,230 | $118,110 | 230 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $77,510 | −24% | $44,130 | $115,920 | 170 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $76,060 | −25% | $52,770 | $120,250 | 90 |
| 43 | Montana | $75,520 | −26% | $54,450 | $121,100 | 210 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $74,910 | −27% | $55,130 | $116,650 | 220 |
| 45 | Iowa | $74,460 | −27% | $61,730 | $95,540 | 40 |
| 46 | Georgia | $73,920 | −27% | $58,500 | $123,550 | 340 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $71,150 | −30% | $61,290 | $78,560 | 80 |
| 48 | Indiana | $68,240 | −33% | $45,620 | $127,100 | 270 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $67,880 | −33% | $49,700 | $125,780 | 70 |
| 50 | Connecticut | $61,810 | −39% | $60,620 | $83,440 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) salary questions
Which state pays geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) the most?
Texas, with a median of $145,220 a year (+42% vs. the national median of $101,920). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) the least?
Connecticut, with a median of $61,810 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 4,900, with a median of $145,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.