Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $81,790–$134,920
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #12 of 22
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $104,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 310 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 2% below the CA statewide median of $106,500. It ranks #12 of 22 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in other CA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $122,310 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $119,950 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,660 |
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What is the average Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $104,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 310 jobs pay between $81,790 and $134,920. The 10th percentile is $66,780 and the 90th is $171,400.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 2% below the CA statewide median of $106,500. It ranks #12 of 22 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make an hour in San Diego?
About $50.37 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $104,760 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.32–$64.87 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).
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.