Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $120,550 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.96
10th percentile $74,090
90th percentile $206,940
Employed locally 120
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,090
    25th
    $89,080
    50th (median)
    $120,550
    75th
    $160,710
    90th
    $206,940

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 178% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 78% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $122,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $115,240
    Fresno, CA $115,120

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Bakersfield, CA is $57.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 21.5% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $74,090 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,080.