How much does a geoscientist make in Phoenix?
$81,750a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $39.30 an hour or $6,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.30
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,930Median: $81,750Highest 10%: $143,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,930 | $27.37 | |
| 25th | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| Median | $81,750 | $39.30 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.45 | |
| 90th | $143,300 | $68.89 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Tucson, AZ | $90,700 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $39.30 ($81,750 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $81,750 against $101,900 nationally, 20% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $85,190, so Phoenix pays 4% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for geoscientist pay?
73 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,300 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.