Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $66,560 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $49,630
90th percentile $78,820
Employed locally 60
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,630
    25th
    $54,700
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $76,980
    90th
    $78,820

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 98% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 2% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $104,770
    Jacksonville, FL $104,330
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,630
    Kansas City, MO-KS $87,940
    Jackson, MS $80,660
    Wichita, KS $74,910

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $162,810
    Forensic Science Technicians $86,670
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,060
    School Psychologists $64,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Topeka, KS is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Topeka, KS is 32.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $49,630 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,700.