The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Alaska is $105,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $117,610.
Pay spans roughly $65,550 at the 10th percentile to $173,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.92 per hour. An estimated 370 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $105,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $117,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.92 |
| 10th percentile | $65,550 |
| 90th percentile | $173,670 |
| Employment | 370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.