Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $104,890 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.43
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $178,880
Employed locally 810
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $80,130
    50th (median)
    $104,890
    75th
    $159,710
    90th
    $178,880

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 112% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 12% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Los Angeles, CA is $50.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 5.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,130.