Geoscientist Salary in Idaho
Based on 130+ workers in Idaho
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (ID)
$91,170
$43.83/hr
vs National Average
$90,668
+0.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $175K
130 employed in Idaho
Salary Distribution — Geoscientist in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,200 |
| 25th percentile | $81,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $91,170 |
| 75th percentile | $119,430 |
| 90th percentile | $174,800 |
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 Idaho 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 Idaho vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Idaho) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,170 |
| 2026 (projected) | $93,905 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Idaho Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,170 | $90,668 |
| 2026 (projected) | $93,905 | $93,388 |
Geoscientist Salary by Experience Level in Idaho
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $81,940 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $91,170 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $119,430 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $174,800 |
Geoscientist Salary in Other States
Related Geoscientist Salaries in Idaho
How other high-demand occupations in Idaho compare to Geoscientist ($91,170 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Geoscientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in ID | $135,150 | +48.2% | $64.98/hr |
| Psychologist in ID | $97,790 | +7.3% | $47.01/hr |
| Medical Scientist in ID | $83,010 | -9.0% | $39.91/hr |
| Chemist in ID | $78,000 | -14.4% | $37.50/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in ID | $76,500 | -16.1% | $36.78/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in ID | $70,350 | -22.8% | $33.82/hr |
| Network Administrator in ID | $91,880 | +0.8% | $44.17/hr |
| Registered Nurse in ID | $92,460 | +1.4% | $44.45/hr |
| Administrative Services Manager in ID | $92,880 | +1.9% | $44.65/hr |
| Data Scientist in ID | $89,380 | -2.0% | $42.97/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in ID | $93,190 | +2.2% | $44.80/hr |
| Computer Programmer in ID | $89,020 | -2.4% | $42.80/hr |