The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $130,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $133,940.
Pay spans roughly $68,390 at the 10th percentile to $191,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $62.78 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $130,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $133,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $62.78 |
| 10th percentile | $68,390 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.