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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

National Avg Annual Salary

$111,310

National Avg Hourly Wage

$53.52

National Total Employment

22,510

Top Metro Avg Salary

$176,870

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Highest Paying State

Texas leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $157,370.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 3,620 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX shows an average annual salary of $176,870.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 1,760 jobs.

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Top States for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Texas TX $157,370 3,620 Open
Oklahoma OK $121,650 910 Open
Colorado CO $121,040 1,420 Open
California CA $119,100 3,150 Open
Rhode Island RI $118,130 0 Open
Alaska AK $117,610 370 Open
Mississippi MS $116,340 260 Open
Vermont VT $109,650 30 Open
Maryland MD $108,800 370 Open
Washington WA $108,250 840 Open

Top Metro Areas for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

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