Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $108,420 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $52.13
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $219,900
Employed locally 40
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $68,110
    50th (median)
    $108,420
    75th
    $159,930
    90th
    $219,900

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 174% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 74% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Odessa, TX $129,730
    Longview, TX $105,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $59,010
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,540
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Chemists $57,690
    Physical Scientists, All Other $69,830
    School Psychologists $64,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Lubbock, TX is $52.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $132.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Lubbock, TX is 9.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,110.