Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Texas

Ranked #1 of 50 · TX

37.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $160,070 ≈ $77/hr
Median annual salary $145,220
Employment 4,900

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $60,100P25 $83,280 Median $145,220P75 $223,850P90 $287,180

About 80% of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographerss in Texas earn between $60,100 and $287,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Texas
$160,070
U.S. average
$116,150

The mean geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary in Texas is $160,070, about 37.8% above the U.S. average ($116,150). That works out to roughly $77/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Texas

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Midland, TX $219,140 $192,880 370
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $174,490 $179,730 2,380
Lubbock, TX $140,660 $157,570 40
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $132,780 $146,630 610
Odessa, TX $129,730 $146,260 60
Longview, TX $105,450 $123,040 30
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $92,930 $112,230 490
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $88,990 $106,850 120

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make in Texas?

The median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary in Texas is $145,220 per year (mean $160,070), and about 80% earn between $60,100 and $287,180.

How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make per hour in Texas?

Roughly $77 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $160,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Texas a high-paying state for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers?

Texas ranks #1 of 50 states for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers pay. Its mean salary of $160,070 is about 37.8% above the U.S. average of $116,150.

Which metro areas in Texas pay geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers are Midland, TX ($219,140), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($174,490), Lubbock, TX ($140,660), by median annual wage.

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