Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $129,730 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.37
10th percentile $57,910
90th percentile $282,970
Employed locally 60
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,910
    25th
    $57,910
    50th (median)
    $129,730
    75th
    $214,660
    90th
    $282,970

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 183% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 83% 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
    Lubbock, TX $108,420
    Longview, TX $105,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$58,510
    Chemical Technicians$49,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,850
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$31,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Odessa, TX is $62.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $136.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Odessa, TX is 30.7% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $57,910 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,910.