The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in California is $111,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $119,100.
Pay spans roughly $66,560 at the 10th percentile to $178,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $53.56 per hour. An estimated 3,150 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in California.
| Median (annual) | $111,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $119,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $53.56 |
| 10th percentile | $66,560 |
| 90th percentile | $178,880 |
| Employment | 3,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.