Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $115,120 +16% vs national
Median hourly $55.35
10th percentile $66,310
90th percentile $142,290
Employed locally 80
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,310
    25th
    $90,110
    50th (median)
    $115,120
    75th
    $137,960
    90th
    $142,290

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 160% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 60% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $120,550
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $115,240

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$68,940
    Food Science Technicians$45,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Fresno, CA is $55.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Fresno, CA is 16% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $66,310 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,110.