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 States2021
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median83,680 USD
Average103,550 USD
Middle 50%62,540 USD - 128,920 USD
Decile range48,880 USD - 172,490 USD
Bottom decile48,880 USD
Top decile172,490 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median98,350 USD
Average105,280 USD
Middle 50%65,550 USD - 133,800 USD
Decile range47,290 USD - 171,850 USD
Bottom decile47,290 USD
Top decile171,850 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers