Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in California
SOC 19-2042 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
3,350Jobs in California
$108,910Mean annual wage
11th of 50Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,540 | $21.89 |
| 25th percentile | $73,850 | $35.51 |
| Median (50th) | $106,500 | $51.20 |
| 75th percentile | $138,120 | $66.40 |
| 90th percentile | $171,270 | $82.34 |
| Mean | $108,910 | $52.36 |
Across 50 states with a published mean, the highest are Texas ($160,070), Massachusetts ($133,880), Colorado ($132,120); the lowest are Connecticut ($67,580), South Dakota ($72,030), Indiana ($76,640). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,350 | $108,910 | $106,500 |
| Arizona | 550 | $90,240 | $85,190 |
| Nevada | 520 | $106,850 | $99,890 |
| Oregon | 380 | $103,270 | $98,110 |