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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Texas
- Midland$192,880
- Houston$179,730
- Lubbock$157,570
- Dallas$146,630
- Odessa$146,260
- Longview$123,040
- Austin$112,230
- San Antonio$106,850
- College Station$103,150
- Tyler$91,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $192,880 | $219,140 | $138,130 | $143,619 | 96 |
| Houston | $179,730 | $174,490 | $122,350 | $134,111 | 99 |
| Lubbock | $157,570 | $140,660 | $85,080 | $118,965 | 91 |
| Dallas | $146,630 | $132,780 | $77,540 | $111,488 | 103 |
| Odessa | $146,260 | $129,730 | $57,910 | $111,235 | 94 |
| Longview | $123,040 | $105,450 | $67,970 | $95,364 | 89 |
| Austin | $112,230 | $92,930 | $76,360 | $87,784 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $106,850 | $88,990 | $62,800 | $83,999 | 95 |
| College Station | $103,150 | $86,260 | $61,790 | $81,396 | 91 |
| Tyler | $91,170 | $62,840 | $53,790 | $72,968 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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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