Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $92,970 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.70
10th percentile $58,830
90th percentile $139,500
Employed locally 140
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,830
    25th
    $75,170
    50th (median)
    $92,970
    75th
    $116,960
    90th
    $139,500

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 108% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 8% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Riverside, CA is $44.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Riverside, CA is 6.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $58,830 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,170.