Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $115,120 +16% vs national
Median hourly $55.35
10th percentile $78,470
90th percentile $139,500
Employed locally 480
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,470
    25th
    $93,490
    50th (median)
    $115,120
    75th
    $132,960
    90th
    $139,500

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 122% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 22% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners$91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,060
    Biological Technicians$62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Sacramento, CA is $55.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Sacramento, CA is 16% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $78,470 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,490.