The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Columbia, SC is $76,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,520.
Pay spans roughly $29,750 at the 10th percentile to $124,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.83 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $76,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.83 |
| 10th percentile | $29,750 |
| 90th percentile | $124,440 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.