Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $111,830 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.76
10th percentile $69,770
90th percentile $142,300
Employed locally 30
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,770
    25th
    $90,670
    50th (median)
    $111,830
    75th
    $129,000
    90th
    $142,300

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 155% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 55% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $122,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $120,550
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $115,240

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Urban and Regional Planners $102,250
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $115,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $80,310
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $53,260
    Biological Technicians $44,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Redding, CA is $53.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Redding, CA is 12.7% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $69,770 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,670.