Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $165,830 +67.1% vs national
Median hourly $79.72
10th percentile $91,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 250
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,240
    25th
    $132,340
    50th (median)
    $165,830
    75th
    $214,380

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 177% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 77% 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
    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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,660
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,700
    Chemical Technicians $58,290
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,080
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,670
    Chemists $111,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Midland, TX is $79.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $139.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Midland, TX is 67.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $91,240 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,340.