Texas Wages 19-2042.00 - Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 
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In Texas:
- Workers on average earn $127,450.
- 10% of workers earn $59,280 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $239,200+ or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $92,580.
- 10% of workers earn $52,500 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $172,600 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 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 | $52,500 | $66,280 | $92,580 | $127,480 | $172,600 |
| Texas | $59,280 | $81,050 | $127,450 | $179,930 | $239,200+ |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | $55,330 | $68,170 | $89,350 | $164,930 | $239,200+ |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $58,400 | $73,260 | $89,590 | $89,590 | $122,960 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,700 | $81,370 | $125,560 | $163,120 | $239,200+ |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $67,790 | $100,580 | $140,940 | $208,470 | $239,200+ |
| Midland, TX | $39,850 | $76,290 | $134,060 | $204,450 | $237,500 |
| North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $60,240 | $71,820 | $112,470 | $152,390 | $173,330 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $49,570 | $65,800 | $95,980 | $130,650 | $201,140 |
| West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $51,830 | $81,120 | $123,680 | $150,780 | $195,600 |
In Texas:
- Workers on average earn $61.27 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $28.50 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $115.00+ or more per hour.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $44.51 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $25.24 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $82.98 or more per hour.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 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 | $25.24 | $31.87 | $44.51 | $61.29 | $82.98 |
| Texas | $28.50 | $38.97 | $61.27 | $86.50 | $115.00+ |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | $26.60 | $32.78 | $42.96 | $79.29 | $115.00+ |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $28.08 | $35.22 | $43.07 | $43.07 | $59.12 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $29.18 | $39.12 | $60.37 | $78.43 | $115.00+ |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $32.59 | $48.35 | $67.76 | $100.22 | $115.00+ |
| Midland, TX | $19.16 | $36.68 | $64.45 | $98.29 | $114.18 |
| North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $28.96 | $34.53 | $54.07 | $73.27 | $83.33 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $23.83 | $31.63 | $46.14 | $62.81 | $96.70 |
| West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $24.92 | $39.00 | $59.46 | $72.49 | $94.04 |