Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $115,240 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.41
10th percentile $72,320
90th percentile $139,500
Employed locally 50
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,320
    25th
    $92,320
    50th (median)
    $115,240
    75th
    $137,960
    90th
    $139,500

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 123% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 23% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $115,120

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$61,130
    Food Science Technicians$50,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$133,820
    Urban and Regional Planners$103,270
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $55.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 16.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $72,320 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,320.