Highest-Paying States for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Texas$145,220
- 2Rhode Island$121,010
- 3Oklahoma$119,990
- 4Colorado$114,410
- 5Mississippi$112,400
- 6Maryland$110,510
- 7Massachusetts$108,210
- 8Alaska$107,410
- 9California$106,500
- 10Hawaii$106,270
- 11Washington$105,020
- 12New Hampshire$101,150
- 13Nevada$99,890
- 14Oregon$98,110
- 15Illinois$96,950