Skip to content
AffordMap
Science

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in New York

The median pay for a geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in New York is $84,910/year ($40.82/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $142K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$85K
Median annual
$40.82/hr
Hourly rate
$63K
Entry level (10th %)
$142K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $85K get you in New York?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,338/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,917/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$86,458/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,421/mo

About geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers

U.S. employed: 700
Category: Science

Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more

View jobs for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Currently hiring in New York
View (opens in new tab)

Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New York

Bar chart showing Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $63,100, 25th percentile $72,270, median $84,910, 75th percentile $111,330, 90th percentile $141,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$63K25th$72KMedian$85K75th$111K90th$142K
Bar chart showing Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $63,100, 25th percentile $72,270, median $84,910, 75th percentile $111,330, 90th percentile $141,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $142K or more, a $79K spread from bottom to top.

Share

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by metro in New York

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$97K+14%50
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$91K+8%130
New York-Newark-Jersey City$84K-1%580
Syracuse$74K-13%50

Compare to other states

Track geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary changes

BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when New York numbers change.

More openings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Currently hiring in New York
View (opens in new tab)
Advance your technical skills
Engineering, CAD, analytics, and project tools
View (opens in new tab)
Would this salary go further somewhere else?
Compare your purchasing power across cities
Compare →
How do you get into this field?
Education, licensing, and what the career path looks like
Read guide →

Related careers in Science

Frequently asked questions

How much do geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers make in New York?

The median is $84,910 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,100, and experienced geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers can clear $141,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $85K enough to live in New York?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,338/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 35.9% 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 New York?

New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salary is worth about $86,458 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.

All careers in New York
Top-paying jobs, rent, and cost of living
Location hub →

People also searched