Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Texas
SOC 19-2042 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
4,900Jobs in Texas
$160,070Mean annual wage
1st of 50Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,100 | $28.89 |
| 25th percentile | $83,280 | $40.04 |
| Median (50th) | $145,220 | $69.82 |
| 75th percentile | $223,850 | $107.62 |
| 90th percentile | $287,180 | $138.07 |
| Mean | $160,070 | $76.96 |
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 Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,900 | $160,070 | $145,220 |
| Arkansas | 70 | $76,830 | $67,880 |
| Louisiana | 440 | $100,990 | $91,560 |
| New Mexico | 160 | $94,290 | $88,530 |
| Oklahoma | 770 | $123,090 | $119,990 |