Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Arizona

Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $89,970 a year) and the least in Tucson ($89,870), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $90,240 and the median at $85,190 for 550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$89,970
Tucson$89,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$89,970	$81,750	$63,280	$70,268	103
Tucson	$89,870	$90,700	$60,790	$70,201	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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