Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in California
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in California earn a median of $106,500 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,540; the top 10% earn over $171,270. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Hydrologists$122,110 median in California
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$124,920 median in California
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$130,610 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$91,930 median in California
- Astronomers$123,540 median in California
- Industrial Ecologists$106,510 median in California (broader BLS group)
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in California
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in California?
The median is $106,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,540 and the top 10% earn over $171,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (+4% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.