Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $122,350–$228,180
- vs U.S. median
- +71%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 22
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $174,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,380 jobs (May 2025). That is 71% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 20% above the TX statewide median of $145,220. It ranks #2 of 22 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Houston
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BP America | $150,700 | 9 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in other TX metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $219,140 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $132,780 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $92,930 |
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Questions
What is the average Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $174,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,380 jobs pay between $122,350 and $228,180. The 10th percentile is $65,480 and the 90th is $293,090.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
That is 71% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 20% above the TX statewide median of $145,220. It ranks #2 of 22 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make an hour in Houston?
About $83.89 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $174,490 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $58.82–$109.70 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers the most in Houston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were BP America ($150,700). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.