Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $122,450 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.87
10th percentile $83,110
90th percentile $139,500
Employed locally 70
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,110
    25th
    $96,820
    50th (median)
    $122,450
    75th
    $137,960
    90th
    $139,500

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 119% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 19% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $120,550
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $115,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $115,120

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,310
    Food Science Technicians$51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners$121,940
    Chemical Technicians$53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Santa Rosa, CA is $58.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 23.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $83,110 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,820.