How much does a geoscientist make in Washington?
$132,600a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $63.76 an hour or $11,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.76
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,900Median: $132,600Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,900 | $36.97 | |
| 25th | $99,750 | $47.96 | |
| Median | $132,600 | $63.76 | |
| 75th | $178,800 | $85.94 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $63.76 ($132,600 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $132,600 against $101,900 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Washington rank for geoscientist pay?
9 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.