Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in California
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in California earn an average of $108,910 a year. That is $7,240 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $116,150. The best-paying metro area is Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA at $142,520.
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Average pay for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Where California geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers work
Average pay by state
California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,150 | $55.84 |
| California | $108,910 | $52.36 |
| Nevada | $106,850 | $51.37 |
| Oregon | $103,270 | $49.65 |
| Arizona | $90,240 | $43.39 |
Related jobs in California
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$112,360
- Chemists$106,810
- Physical Scientists, All Other$143,310
- Physicists$201,930
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$140,120
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,470
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make in California?
The average is $108,910 a year, and the median is $106,500. That is $7,240 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $116,150.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$52.36 an hour on average; the median is $51.20.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($142,520), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($141,410). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($98,560).
How does California rank?
California ranks #11 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.