How much does a geoscientist make in Pennsylvania?
$84,180a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Pennsylvania. That is $40.47 an hour or $7,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.47
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,250Median: $84,180Highest 10%: $129,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,250 | $29.45 | |
| 25th | $68,970 | $33.16 | |
| Median | $84,180 | $40.47 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.88 | |
| 90th | $129,000 | $62.02 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $94,850 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $79,780 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $76,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 29. South Carolina | $86,070 |
| 30. Nebraska | $85,550 |
| 31. Arizona | $85,190 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $84,180 |
| 33. North Dakota | $84,070 |
| 34. Missouri | $83,390 |
| 35. Ohio | $81,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $40.47 ($84,180 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $84,180 against $101,900 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for geoscientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.