Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in North Carolina earn a median of $95,260 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,060; the top 10% earn over $143,240. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Hydrologists$81,770 median in North Carolina
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$91,560 median in North Carolina
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$110,030 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$76,330 median in North Carolina
- Industrial Ecologists$74,130 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$174,180 median in North Carolina
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in North Carolina
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in North Carolina?
The median is $95,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,060 and the top 10% earn over $143,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (−7% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.