Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $98,850 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.52
10th percentile $64,390
90th percentile $197,600
Employed locally 300
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,390
    25th
    $75,660
    50th (median)
    $98,850
    75th
    $139,760
    90th
    $197,600

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 105% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 5% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $120,600
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $120,580
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $118,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $114,960
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,070

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Portland, OR-WA is $47.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 0.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $64,390 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,660.