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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $128,710 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.88
10th percentile $77,950
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 150
National median $99,240

Compare Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Jose, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
in
San Jose, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,950
    25th
    $108,240
    50th (median)
    $128,710
    75th
    $172,370
    90th
    $191,880

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 82% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 18% 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 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $115,120

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in San Jose, CA is $61.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in San Jose, CA is 29.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $77,950 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,240.