How much does a geoscientist make in Dallas?
$132,800a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $63.84 an hour or $11,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.84
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,050Median: $132,800Highest 10%: $258,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,050 | $27.91 | |
| 25th | $77,540 | $37.28 | |
| Median | $132,800 | $63.84 | |
| 75th | $206,900 | $99.47 | |
| 90th | $258,900 | $124.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Midland, TX | $219,100 |
| Houston, TX | $174,500 |
| Odessa, TX | $129,700 |
| Austin, TX | $92,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $88,990 |
| College Station, TX | $86,260 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $85,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $63.84 ($132,800 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $132,800 against $101,900 nationally, 30% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $145,200, so Dallas pays 9% less.
Where does Dallas rank for geoscientist pay?
8 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $258,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.