Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $88,500 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.55
10th percentile $50,750
90th percentile $214,080
Employed locally 450
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,750
    25th
    $71,240
    50th (median)
    $88,500
    75th
    $128,570
    90th
    $214,080

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 91% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 9% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Odessa, TX $129,730
    Lubbock, TX $108,420
    Longview, TX $105,450

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    School Psychologists $77,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Austin, TX is $42.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Austin, TX is 10.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $50,750 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,240.