How much does a geoscientist make in Philadelphia?
$94,850a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $45.60 an hour or $7,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.60
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,450Median: $94,850Highest 10%: $110,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| 25th | $73,820 | $35.49 | |
| Median | $94,850 | $45.60 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.88 | |
| 90th | $110,000 | $52.88 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Harrisburg, PA | $79,780 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $76,410 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Economist | $139,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
| Psychologist | $120,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Microbiologist | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $45.60 ($94,850 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $94,850 against $101,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $84,180, so Philadelphia pays 13% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for geoscientist pay?
44 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,000 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.