Texas Wages 19-2042.00 - Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 
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In Texas:
- Workers on average earn $155,330.
- 10% of workers earn $65,200 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $239,200+ or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $99,240.
- 10% of workers earn $58,790 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $178,880 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 wage data external site.
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Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $58,790 | $72,440 | $99,240 | $134,350 | $178,880 |
| Texas | $65,200 | $98,920 | $155,330 | $211,650 | $239,200+ |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,750 | $71,240 | $88,500 | $128,570 | $214,080 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $58,450 | $87,600 | $87,600 | $87,600 | $142,230 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $64,170 | $94,090 | $136,250 | $199,730 | $239,200+ |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $88,740 | $131,780 | $168,280 | $219,430 | $239,200+ |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,930 | $68,110 | $108,420 | $159,930 | $219,900 |
| Midland, TX | $91,240 | $132,340 | $165,830 | $214,380 | $239,200+ |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $60,100 | $68,540 | $99,810 | $151,980 | $239,200+ |
In Texas:
- Workers on average earn $74.68 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $31.35 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $115.00+ or more per hour.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $47.71 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $28.27 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $86.00 or more per hour.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 wage data external site.
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Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.27 | $34.83 | $47.71 | $64.59 | $86.00 |
| Texas | $31.35 | $47.56 | $74.68 | $101.75 | $115.00+ |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $24.40 | $34.25 | $42.55 | $61.81 | $102.92 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $28.10 | $42.12 | $42.12 | $42.12 | $68.38 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $30.85 | $45.24 | $65.51 | $96.03 | $115.00+ |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42.67 | $63.36 | $80.90 | $105.49 | $115.00+ |
| Lubbock, TX | $21.60 | $32.75 | $52.13 | $76.89 | $105.72 |
| Midland, TX | $43.87 | $63.62 | $79.72 | $103.07 | $115.00+ |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $28.90 | $32.95 | $47.99 | $73.07 | $115.00+ |