Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $62,840 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $216,020
Employed locally 40
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $53,790
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $104,190
    90th
    $216,020

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 87% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 13% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Odessa, TX $129,730
    Lubbock, TX $108,420
    Longview, TX $105,450

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$60,940
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56,550
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$75,730
    Conservation Scientists$65,230
    Psychologists, All Other$69,640
    Biological Technicians$77,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Tyler, TX is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Tyler, TX is 36.7% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,790.