Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $104,330 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.16
10th percentile $54,170
90th percentile $138,490
Employed locally 90
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,170
    25th
    $72,330
    50th (median)
    $104,330
    75th
    $111,460
    90th
    $138,490

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 135% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 35% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $142,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $98,600
    Florida $95,110
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $92,750
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $90,910
    Tallahassee, FL $66,100

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,060
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,310
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $88,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,110
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Chemical Technicians $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Jacksonville, FL is $50.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 5.1% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $54,170 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,330.