Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay range in Riverside
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $143,830 or more. The middle half of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Riverside earn between $67,490 and $126,290.
- $62K10th
- $67K25th
- $90KMedian
- $126K75th
- $144K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,560 | $8,213 | $47.38 |
| Median | $90,270 | $7,522 | $43.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,490 | $5,624 | $32.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,290 | $10,524 | $60.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Riverside vs. California and the U.S.
Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Riverside earn 10% less than the California average ($108,910) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($116,150). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $101,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $98,560 | $90,270 | $62,330 | $143,830 | 160 |
| California | $108,910 | $106,500 | $45,540 | $171,270 | 3,350 |
| United States | $116,150 | $101,920 | $59,330 | $200,230 | 23,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary after taxes in Riverside
On the average salary of $98,560, a single filer in Riverside takes home about $73,093 a year, or $6,091 a month and $2,811 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Riverside a good place for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Riverside area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.4), so the average $98,560 buys what about $92,595 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Riverside ($48,400). A typical home costs $585,378, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other California cities
Riverside ranks 12th of 12 California metro areas for this job; Santa Cruz pays the most ($142,520).
- 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
- Riverside$98,560
All Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries in California
Highest-paying cities for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,880).
- Midland, TX$192,880
- Houston, TX$179,730
- Lubbock, TX$157,570
- Palm Bay, FL$146,810
- Dallas, TX$146,630
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city
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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Riverside: questions
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make an hour in Riverside?
$47.39 an hour on average, and $43.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) salary in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) take-home pay in Riverside?
About $73,093 a year ($6,091 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,560. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) earn more in Riverside than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,150).
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; area Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (40140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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