How much does a geoscientist make in Providence?
$120,200a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $57.81 an hour or $10,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.81
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 105
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,570Median: $120,200Highest 10%: $144,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,570 | $38.74 | |
| 25th | $95,310 | $45.82 | |
| Median | $120,200 | $57.81 | |
| 75th | $142,500 | $68.50 | |
| 90th | $144,000 | $69.22 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $97,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $57.81 ($120,200 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $120,200 against $101,900 nationally, 18% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $121,000, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for geoscientist pay?
16 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,000 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.