Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $136,250 +37.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.51
10th percentile $64,170
90th percentile —
Employed locally 430
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,170
    25th
    $94,090
    50th (median)
    $136,250
    75th
    $199,730

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 156% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 56% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Odessa, TX $129,730
    Lubbock, TX $108,420
    Longview, TX $105,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$51,570
    School Psychologists$80,030
    Chemical Technicians$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Dallas, TX is $65.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Dallas, TX is 37.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $64,170 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,090.