The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $108,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $110,130.
Pay spans roughly $76,300 at the 10th percentile to $162,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $51.95 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $108,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $110,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $51.95 |
| 10th percentile | $76,300 |
| 90th percentile | $162,590 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.