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 States2025
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median101,920 USD
Average116,150 USD
Middle 50%75,110 USD - 139,380 USD
Decile range59,330 USD - 200,230 USD
Bottom decile59,330 USD
Top decile200,230 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-2042SOC 2018 19-2042
GroupAll
Median106,500 USD
Average108,910 USD
Middle 50%73,850 USD - 138,120 USD
Decile range45,540 USD - 171,270 USD
Bottom decile45,540 USD
Top decile171,270 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers