Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $168,280 +69.6% vs national
Median hourly $80.90
10th percentile $88,740
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,760
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,740
    25th
    $131,780
    50th (median)
    $168,280
    75th
    $219,430

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 209% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 109% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Odessa, TX $129,730
    Lubbock, TX $108,420
    Longview, TX $105,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Houston, TX is $80.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $140.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Houston, TX is 69.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $88,740 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,780.