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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

The median pay for a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT is $78,920/year ($37.94/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $107K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.75), that's roughly $76,808 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,865/month — about 36.2% of take-home, which is tight.

$79K
Median annual
$37.94/hr
Hourly rate
$59K
Entry level (10th %)
$107K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $79K get you in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford?

Estimated take-home pay$5,001/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,865/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.3% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$403/mo
Utilities-$201/mo
Transportation-$353/mo
Healthcare-$234/mo
Left over$1,945/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford’s Regional Price Parity (102.75). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction.

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Bar chart showing Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary percentiles in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT: 10th percentile $58,770, 25th percentile $60,600, median $78,920, 75th percentile $90,180, 90th percentile $106,740. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$59K25th$61KMedian$79K75th$90K90th$107K
Bar chart showing Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary percentiles in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT: 10th percentile $58,770, 25th percentile $60,600, median $78,920, 75th percentile $90,180, 90th percentile $106,740. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $107K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.

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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Texas$155K+57%3,620
Rhode Island$129K+30%N/A
Oklahoma$128K+29%910
Mississippi$114K+15%260
California$111K+12%3,150
Alaska$106K+7%370
Utah$104K+5%340
Vermont$102K+3%30
Hawaii$101K+1%130
Washington$100K+1%840
Maryland$99K-0%370
Massachusetts$99K-1%210
West Virginia$96K-4%130
Missouri$95K-4%180
Oregon$95K-4%450
Florida$95K-4%760
Nevada$95K-4%510
Virginia$94K-5%310
New Mexico$94K-6%90
North Dakota$91K-9%N/A
Idaho$90K-9%220
Nebraska$86K-14%90
Illinois$85K-14%320
New York$85K-14%700
Montana$85K-15%180
Arizona$84K-16%510
Delaware$83K-16%60
Michigan$82K-18%400
Wisconsin$81K-19%110
Alabama$80K-19%140
North Carolina$80K-20%490
Indiana$79K-20%250
Pennsylvania$79K-21%750
New Jersey$79K-21%380
Connecticut$78K-21%N/A
New Hampshire$78K-21%N/A
Maine$77K-22%60
Kansas$77K-22%280
Tennessee$77K-23%270
South Carolina$77K-23%170
Ohio$73K-26%400
Iowa$73K-26%40
Wyoming$73K-27%280
Minnesota$72K-27%280
Louisiana$72K-27%420
South Dakota$72K-27%70
Kentucky$69K-30%150
Arkansas$65K-34%100
Georgia$63K-37%330
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Frequently asked questions

How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT?

The median is $78,920 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,770, and experienced geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers can clear $106,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $79K enough to live in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,001/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,865/month, which eats 37.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary go in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford?

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford has a Regional Price Parity of 102.75 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary is worth about $76,808 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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