Profession

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

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Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median99,240 USD
Average111,310 USD
Middle 50%72,440 USD - 134,350 USD
Decile range58,790 USD - 178,880 USD
Bottom decile58,790 USD
Top decile178,880 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median80,310 USD
Average82,110 USD
Middle 50%59,330 USD - 99,520 USD
Decile range51,720 USD - 124,090 USD
Bottom decile51,720 USD
Top decile124,090 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median105,910 USD
Average117,610 USD
Middle 50%77,730 USD - 139,400 USD
Decile range65,550 USD - 173,670 USD
Bottom decile65,550 USD
Top decile173,670 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median83,630 USD
Average89,900 USD
Middle 50%64,940 USD - 103,750 USD
Decile range59,090 USD - 134,130 USD
Bottom decile59,090 USD
Top decile134,130 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median65,250 USD
Average72,140 USD
Middle 50%56,690 USD - 79,650 USD
Decile range47,400 USD - 110,350 USD
Bottom decile47,400 USD
Top decile110,350 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median111,400 USD
Average119,100 USD
Middle 50%89,540 USD - 139,500 USD
Decile range66,560 USD - 178,880 USD
Bottom decile66,560 USD
Top decile178,880 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median99,900 USD
Average121,040 USD
Middle 50%73,690 USD - 153,960 USD
Decile range59,090 USD - 205,660 USD
Bottom decile59,090 USD
Top decile205,660 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median78,460 USD
Average80,960 USD
Middle 50%60,490 USD - 80,490 USD
Decile range58,790 USD - 111,600 USD
Bottom decile58,790 USD
Top decile111,600 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2024
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median82,970 USD
Average86,060 USD
Middle 50%64,050 USD - 109,680 USD
Decile range52,320 USD - 122,160 USD
Bottom decile52,320 USD
Top decile122,160 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018

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