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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Florida
$107,000 / year
≈ $8,900 per month · $51.44 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Florida · median $98,500
25th percentile
$71,500Average
$107,00075th percentile
$124,000
$71,500Average
$107,00075th percentile
$124,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by state
Alabama$93,000
Alaska$123,000
Arizona$93,500
Arkansas$79,500
California$112,500
Colorado$136,500
Connecticut$70,000
Delaware$96,500
Florida$107,000
Georgia$88,500
Hawaii$110,000
Idaho$108,000
Illinois$113,000
Indiana$79,500
Iowa$80,500
Kansas$93,000
Kentucky$82,500
Louisiana$104,500
Maine$95,000
Maryland$118,000
Massachusetts$138,500
Michigan$89,500
Minnesota$96,000
Mississippi$119,500
Missouri$94,500
Montana$88,500
Nebraska$90,500
Nevada$110,500
New Hampshire$102,000
New Jersey$96,500
New Mexico$97,500
New York$101,000
North Carolina$103,500
North Dakota$95,500
Ohio$89,000
Oklahoma$127,500
Oregon$107,000
Pennsylvania$96,000
Rhode Island$123,500
South Carolina$94,500
South Dakota$74,500
Tennessee$87,000
Texas$165,500
Utah$101,000
Vermont$96,500
Virginia$109,000
Washington$121,000
West Virginia$86,000
Wisconsin$91,000
Wyoming$83,500
About this role
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is a professional role within the function in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographerss do
Typical education: Master's Degree
- Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Speaking Science Critical Thinking Writing Judgment and Decision Making
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay by experience level
Entry level$61,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$77,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$105,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$144,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$207,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
11,620 workers
$103,500Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
6,920 workers
$100,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
4,470 workers
$112,000Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
3,470 workers
$106,500Oil and Gas Extraction
2,780 workers
$205,000Oil and Gas Extraction
2,780 workers
$205,000State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,200 workers
$98,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
2,080 workers
$127,500Educational Services
1,300 workers
$103,500Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,290 workers
$103,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pays 20% above the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
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Bioinformatics Scientist$110,000
Materials Scientist$130,500
Hydrologist$107,000
Physical Scientists, All Other$133,500
Careers related to Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Hydrologist$107,000
Industrial Ecologist$95,000
Range Manager$80,000
Soil and Plant Scientists$91,000
Biologist$110,000
Geographer$106,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make?
The average base salary for a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in the United States is $120,500 per year, or about $57.93 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $77,500 and $144,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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