The salary statistics and trend of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in the industry of remediation and other waste management services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $70,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $88,770 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $113,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $143,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in the industry of remediation and other waste management services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) is $143,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,770. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) is $47,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in the industry of Remediation and Other Waste Management Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $88,770 | 10.57% | 24.51% |
| 2016 | $79,390 | -1.27% | - |
| 2015 | $80,400 | 5.78% | - |
| 2014 | $75,750 | 6.43% | - |
| 2013 | $70,880 | 5.46% | - |
| 2012 | $67,010 | - | - |
The average salaries of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in six industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Temporary Help Services | |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | |
| Administrative and Support Services | |
| Employment Services | |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | |