Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Texas

Local pay for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Texas, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-2042

$145,220

median pay, Texas

4,900

employed in Texas

+42.5%

vs U.S. median

+3.2%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers earn in Texas

Texas · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Texas earn between $83,280 and $223,850 a year; the U.S. median is $101,920.

$60,100

P10

$83,280

P25

$145,220

MEDIAN

$223,850

P75

$287,180

P90

Pay by metro in Texas

$219,140

$174,490

$140,660

$132,780

$129,730

$105,450

$92,930

$88,990

$40k $170k $300k