Geoscientist Salary in Ohio
Based on 410+ workers in Ohio
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OH)
$81,220
$39.05/hr
vs National Average
$90,668
-10.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $131K
410 employed in Ohio
Salary Distribution — Geoscientist in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,990 |
| 25th percentile | $60,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,220 |
| 75th percentile | $100,860 |
| 90th percentile | $130,690 |
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 Ohio 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 Ohio vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Ohio) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,220 |
| 2026 (projected) | $83,657 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Ohio Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,220 | $90,668 |
| 2026 (projected) | $83,657 | $93,388 |
Geoscientist Salary by Experience Level in Ohio
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $60,820 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $81,220 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $100,860 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $130,690 |
Geoscientist Salary in Other States
Related Geoscientist Salaries in Ohio
How other high-demand occupations in Ohio compare to Geoscientist ($81,220 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Geoscientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in OH | $162,900 | +100.6% | $78.32/hr |
| Psychologist in OH | $101,190 | +24.6% | $48.65/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in OH | $90,000 | +10.8% | $43.27/hr |
| Chemist in OH | $85,270 | +5.0% | $41.00/hr |
| Medical Scientist in OH | $83,910 | +3.3% | $40.34/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in OH | $79,950 | -1.6% | $38.44/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in OH | $78,540 | -3.3% | $37.76/hr |
| Registered Nurse in OH | $82,510 | +1.6% | $39.67/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist in OH | $79,920 | -1.6% | $38.42/hr |
| Credit Analyst in OH | $79,720 | -1.8% | $38.33/hr |
| Construction Supervisor in OH | $79,580 | -2.0% | $38.26/hr |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer in OH | $79,470 | -2.2% | $38.21/hr |