The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Washington is $99,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $108,250.
Pay spans roughly $65,820 at the 10th percentile to $170,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.97 per hour. An estimated 840 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $99,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $108,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.97 |
| 10th percentile | $65,820 |
| 90th percentile | $170,000 |
| Employment | 840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.