The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in North Carolina is $79,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,840.
Pay spans roughly $59,750 at the 10th percentile to $134,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.32 per hour. An estimated 490 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $79,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.32 |
| 10th percentile | $59,750 |
| 90th percentile | $134,430 |
| Employment | 490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.