How much does a geoscientist make in New Jersey?
$88,500a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in New Jersey. That is $42.55 an hour or $7,375 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.55
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,460Median: $88,500Highest 10%: $141,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 25th | $70,430 | $33.86 | |
| Median | $88,500 | $42.55 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.42 | |
| 90th | $141,100 | $67.83 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $94,850 |
| Trenton, NJ | $92,150 |
| New York, NY | $90,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 21. Utah | $89,990 |
| 22. Alabama | $88,610 |
| 23. New Mexico | $88,530 |
| 24. New Jersey | $88,500 |
| 25. Virginia | $88,390 |
| 26. Vermont | $87,070 |
| 27. Maine | $86,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $42.55 ($88,500 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $88,500 against $101,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for geoscientist pay?
New Jersey ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays geoscientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $94,850 a year.
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.