How much does a geoscientist make in Midland?
$219,100a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Midland, TX metro area. That is $105.36 an hour or $18,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $105.36
- Vs. national median
- +115%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,030Median: $219,100Highest 10%: $289,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,030 | $38.48 | |
| 25th | $138,100 | $66.41 | |
| Median | $219,100 | $105.36 | |
| 75th | $255,400 | $122.80 | |
| 90th | $289,700 | $139.29 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Houston, TX | $174,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $132,800 |
| Odessa, TX | $129,700 |
| Austin, TX | $92,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $88,990 |
| College Station, TX | $86,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Midland, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Midland?
The median hourly pay in the Midland, TX metro area is $105.36 ($219,100 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Midland than the national average?
Yes: $219,100 against $101,900 nationally, 115% more.
How does Midland compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $145,200, so Midland pays 51% more.
Where does Midland rank for geoscientist pay?
1 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $289,700 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.