How much does a geoscientist make in Odessa?
$129,700a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Odessa, TX metro area. That is $62.37 an hour or $10,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.37
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,910Median: $129,700Highest 10%: $283,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 25th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| Median | $129,700 | $62.37 | |
| 75th | $214,700 | $103.20 | |
| 90th | $283,000 | $136.04 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Midland, TX | $219,100 |
| Houston, TX | $174,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $132,800 |
| Austin, TX | $92,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $88,990 |
| College Station, TX | $86,260 |
Related jobs in Odessa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $66,110 |
| Chemical Technician | $60,580 |
| Geological Technician | $31,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Odessa?
The median hourly pay in the Odessa, TX metro area is $62.37 ($129,700 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Odessa than the national average?
Yes: $129,700 against $101,900 nationally, 27% more.
How does Odessa compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $145,200, so Odessa pays 11% less.
Where does Odessa rank for geoscientist pay?
10 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Odessa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $283,000 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.