Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $78,200 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.60
10th percentile $59,340
90th percentile $136,630
Employed locally 300
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,340
    25th
    $64,020
    50th (median)
    $78,200
    75th
    $110,030
    90th
    $136,630

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 92% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 8% below 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
    Tucson, AZ $85,750

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Phoenix, AZ is $37.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 21.2% below 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $59,340 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,020.