How much does a geoscientist make in New York?
$86,410a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in New York. That is $41.54 an hour or $7,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.54
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,990Median: $86,410Highest 10%: $139,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 25th | $72,020 | $34.63 | |
| Median | $86,410 | $41.54 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.53 | |
| 90th | $139,800 | $67.19 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $90,810 |
| Albany, NY | $86,870 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,710 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 25. Virginia | $88,390 |
| 26. Vermont | $87,070 |
| 27. Maine | $86,840 |
| 28. New York | $86,410 |
| 29. South Carolina | $86,070 |
| 30. Nebraska | $85,550 |
| 31. Arizona | $85,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $41.54 ($86,410 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $86,410 against $101,900 nationally, 15% less.
Where does New York rank for geoscientist pay?
New York ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays geoscientists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $90,810 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.