Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $98,930 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.56
10th percentile $66,560
90th percentile $163,720
Employed locally 260
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,560
    25th
    $84,450
    50th (median)
    $98,930
    75th
    $139,500
    90th
    $163,720

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 97% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 3% below 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,270
    Biological Scientists, All Other $105,160
    Biological Technicians $61,070
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in San Diego, CA is $47.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in San Diego, CA is 0.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $66,560 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,450.