Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $148,540 or more. The middle half of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Durham earn between $76,460 and $138,010.
- $64K10th
- $76K25th
- $100KMedian
- $138K75th
- $149K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,630 | $8,886 | $51.26 |
| Median | $99,560 | $8,297 | $47.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,460 | $6,372 | $36.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,010 | $11,501 | $66.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Durham earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($100,170) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($116,150). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $101,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $106,630 | $99,560 | $64,390 | $148,540 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $100,170 | $95,260 | $63,060 | $143,240 | 570 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $106,630, a single filer in Durham takes home about $80,098 a year, or $6,675 a month and $3,081 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $106,630 buys what about $109,283 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 2nd of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Wilmington pays the most ($108,200).
- Wilmington$108,200
- Durham$106,630
- Asheville$102,590
- Raleigh$96,710
- Charlotte$96,250
All Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries in North Carolina
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 Durham: questions
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make an hour in Durham?
$51.27 an hour on average, and $47.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) take-home pay in Durham?
About $80,098 a year ($6,675 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,630.
Do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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