Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $110,880 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.31
10th percentile $68,460
90th percentile $179,920
Employed locally 80
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,460
    25th
    $84,380
    50th (median)
    $110,880
    75th
    $139,380
    90th
    $179,920

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 129% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 29% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,880
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $129,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,870
    Hawaii $100,690
    Washington $99,780

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $108,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $113,120
    Biological Technicians $52,430
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $113,230
    Food Science Technicians $48,550
    Chemical Technicians $58,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Kennewick, WA is $53.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Kennewick, WA is 11.7% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $68,460 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,380.