Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $87,600 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.12
10th percentile $58,450
90th percentile $142,230
Employed locally 60
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,450
    25th
    $87,600
    50th (median)
    $87,600
    75th
    $87,600
    90th
    $142,230

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 147% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 47% 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
    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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,010
    Biological Technicians $37,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,580
    Physical Scientists, All Other $80,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in College Station, TX is $42.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in College Station, TX is 11.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $58,450 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,600.