Geoscientist Salary in Arizona
Based on 550+ workers in Arizona
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (AZ)
$85,190
$40.96/hr
vs National Average
$90,668
-6.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$57K – $131K
550 employed in Arizona
Salary Distribution — Geoscientist in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,450 |
| 25th percentile | $63,330 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,190 |
| 75th percentile | $105,010 |
| 90th percentile | $131,100 |
Top-Paying Industries for Geoscientist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Geoscientists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Geoscientists in Arizona tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $168,680 | 910 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $158,590 | 4K |
| Utilities | $133,170 | 120 |
| Manufacturing | $131,040 | 110 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $122,390 | 30 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Geoscientist in Arizona vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Arizona) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,190 |
| 2026 (projected) | $87,746 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Arizona Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,190 | $90,668 |
| 2026 (projected) | $87,746 | $93,388 |
Geoscientist Salary by Experience Level in Arizona
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $63,330 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $85,190 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $105,010 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $131,100 |
Geoscientist Salary in Other States
Related Geoscientist Salaries in Arizona
How other high-demand occupations in Arizona compare to Geoscientist ($85,190 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Geoscientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in AZ | $130,500 | +53.2% | $62.74/hr |
| Psychologist in AZ | $119,010 | +39.7% | $57.22/hr |
| Medical Scientist in AZ | $116,820 | +37.1% | $56.16/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in AZ | $102,400 | +20.2% | $49.23/hr |
| Chemist in AZ | $81,730 | -4.1% | $39.29/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in AZ | $80,600 | -5.4% | $38.75/hr |
| Budget Analyst in AZ | $84,810 | -0.4% | $40.77/hr |
| Computer Programmer in AZ | $88,990 | +4.5% | $42.78/hr |
| Tax Examiner in AZ | $81,180 | -4.7% | $39.03/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist in AZ | $89,200 | +4.7% | $42.88/hr |
| Multimedia Artist and Animator in AZ | $89,650 | +5.2% | $43.10/hr |
| Civil Engineer in AZ | $89,660 | +5.2% | $43.11/hr |