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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in California

In California, geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers earn a median of $111,400 per year.

Median (California)
$111,400
Bottom 10%
$66,560
Top 10%
$178,880
Employed in California
3,150

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers earn a median of $111,400 — 12% above the national median of $99,240. Locally the range runs $66,560 to $178,880. About 3,150 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 51 states for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Texas, $155,330) by 39%. State employment of about 3,150 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$99,240
US bottom 10%
$58,790
US top 10%
$178,880

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Science
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning

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