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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Washington
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Washington earn a median $105,020 a year, 3% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $105,020 a year
- U.S. median
- $101,920 a year
- Employment
- 840
- Location quotient
- 1.57
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $105,020 · $50.49 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $117,140 · $56.32 an hour (estimate error ±2.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $75,890 · $36.48 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $83,450 · $40.12 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $136,470 · $65.61 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $171,690 · $82.54 an hour
- Employment
- 840 (estimate error ±13.6%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.24
- Location quotient
- 1.57 (1.00 = national share)
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,800 | 540 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,020 | 290 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $97,770 | 90 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $81,630 | 40 |
H-1B filings for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Washington
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
4 certified filings with a median offered wage of $117,922.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make in Washington?
- The median wage for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Washington is $105,020 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 840 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $107,800 a year.