How much does a geoscientist make in Seattle?
$107,800a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $51.83 an hour or $8,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.83
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,510Median: $107,800Highest 10%: $176,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,510 | $38.71 | |
| 25th | $86,740 | $41.70 | |
| Median | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 75th | $138,200 | $66.43 | |
| 90th | $176,400 | $84.79 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Portland, OR | $105,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $97,770 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $51.83 ($107,800 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $107,800 against $101,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $105,000, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for geoscientist pay?
26 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,400 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.