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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in California
- Santa Cruz$142,520
- San Jose$141,410
- San Francisco$131,530
- Santa Rosa$119,950
- Sacramento$117,960
- San Luis Obispo$113,470
- San Diego$112,860
- Fresno$111,960
- Redding$108,580
- Oxnard$107,110
- Los Angeles$100,370
- Riverside$98,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | $142,520 | $136,120 | $114,460 | $99,516 | 110 |
| San Jose | $141,410 | $136,120 | $96,210 | $98,861 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $131,530 | $122,310 | $109,320 | $93,026 | 116 |
| Santa Rosa | $119,950 | $132,790 | $102,210 | $86,151 | 108 |
| Sacramento | $117,960 | $119,950 | $90,880 | $84,937 | 107 |
| San Luis Obispo | $113,470 | $117,420 | $85,610 | $82,195 | 109 |
| San Diego | $112,860 | $104,760 | $81,790 | $81,823 | 112 |
| Fresno | $111,960 | $117,420 | $88,300 | $81,274 | 102 |
| Redding | $108,580 | $111,830 | $90,670 | $79,210 | 101 |
| Oxnard | $107,110 | $111,830 | $74,730 | $78,313 | 111 |
| Los Angeles | $100,370 | $94,660 | $66,100 | $74,198 | 114 |
| Riverside | $98,560 | $90,270 | $67,490 | $73,093 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. 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
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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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