Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $84,100 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.43
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $108,950
Employed locally 30
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $84,100
    75th
    $102,270
    90th
    $108,950

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 118% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 18% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $74,390
    Cheyenne, WY $73,760
    Wyoming $72,590
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $60,770

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,010
    Chemical Technicians $43,380
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $67,640
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $93,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Casper, WY is $40.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Casper, WY is 15.3% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.