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 States2022
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median87,480 USD
Average104,560 USD
Middle 50%62,770 USD - 131,610 USD
Decile range49,150 USD - 173,620 USD
Bottom decile49,150 USD
Top decile173,620 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median87,840 USD
Average98,440 USD
Middle 50%57,540 USD - 130,540 USD
Decile range40,170 USD - 164,590 USD
Bottom decile40,170 USD
Top decile164,590 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers