Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • California

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in California earn a median salary of $113,657 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.5% vs the national median of $99,240. An estimated 2,960 geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $92,970 to $129,880 depending on location.

$113,657 Avg median salary in California
$129,880 Highest paying metro
$92,970 Lowest paying metro
2,960 Employed in California

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      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Santa Cruz, CA $129,880 $108,240 $156,890 50
      San Jose, CA $128,710 $108,240 $172,370 150
      San Francisco, CA $124,270 $103,560 $140,360 540
      Santa Rosa, CA $122,450 $96,820 $137,960 70
      Bakersfield, CA $120,550 $89,080 $160,710 120
      San Luis Obispo, CA $115,240 $92,320 $137,960 50
      Fresno, CA $115,120 $90,110 $137,960 80
      Sacramento, CA $115,120 $93,490 $132,960 480
      North Coast Region of California $112,070 $82,220 $137,960 50
      Redding, CA $111,830 $90,670 $129,000 30
      Santa Maria, CA $108,050 $80,800 $130,770 60
      Los Angeles, CA $104,890 $80,130 $159,710 810
      Oxnard, CA $104,770 $96,470 $126,910 70
      San Diego, CA $98,930 $84,450 $139,500 260
      Riverside, CA $92,970 $75,170 $116,960 140

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