Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary
in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Middle 50%
- $109,320–$144,020
- vs U.S. median
- +20%
- Metro rank
- #5 of 22
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro earn a median of $122,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 430 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 15% above the CA statewide median of $106,500. It ranks #5 of 22 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE430 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in San Francisco
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | $106,956 | 5 |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in other CA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $119,950 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $104,760 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,660 |
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Questions
What is the average Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in San Francisco?
The BLS median is $122,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 430 jobs pay between $109,320 and $144,020. The 10th percentile is $69,560 and the 90th is $201,410.
Is San Francisco a high-paying metro for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
That is 20% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 15% above the CA statewide median of $106,500. It ranks #5 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 Francisco?
About $58.80 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $122,310 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $52.56–$69.24 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 San Francisco?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ($106,956). 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.