Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $99,810 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.99
10th percentile $60,100
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,100
    25th
    $68,540
    50th (median)
    $99,810
    75th
    $151,980

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 134% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 34% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Odessa, TX $129,730
    Lubbock, TX $108,420
    Longview, TX $105,450

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in San Antonio, TX is $47.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $60,100 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,540.