Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Idaho

In Idaho we have BLS pay data for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Boise only, where the average is $100,480 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $104,530 and the median at $91,170 for 130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

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

Boise$100,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$100,480	$88,640	$83,780	$75,301	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). 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 Idaho

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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