How much does a geoscientist make in Houston?
$174,500a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $83.89 an hour or $14,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.89
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,480Median: $174,500Highest 10%: $293,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,480 | $31.48 | |
| 25th | $122,400 | $58.82 | |
| Median | $174,500 | $83.89 | |
| 75th | $228,200 | $109.70 | |
| 90th | $293,100 | $140.91 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Midland, TX | $219,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $132,800 |
| Odessa, TX | $129,700 |
| Austin, TX | $92,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $88,990 |
| College Station, TX | $86,260 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $83.89 ($174,500 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $174,500 against $101,900 nationally, 71% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $145,200, so Houston pays 20% more.
Where does Houston rank for geoscientist pay?
2 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $293,100 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.