Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $93,720 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.06
10th percentile $63,400
90th percentile $135,820
Employed locally 30
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,400
    25th
    $71,070
    50th (median)
    $93,720
    75th
    $121,910
    90th
    $135,820

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 138% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Texas $155,330
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $142,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $126,620
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $121,970
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $118,080
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,070
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $101,860

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    School Psychologists $99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Albuquerque, NM is $45.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.45 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries?

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5.6% below the national median of $99,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $63,400 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,070.