Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 19-2042 · common titles: Research Associate, Geophysicist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers is $92,492 in FY2026 so far, across 194 certified filings. The middle half earn $71,804 – $123,976, and pay is up 6% since FY2024.
Median
$92,492
FY2026 so far
Filings
194
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$161,970+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+6%
$87,066 → $92,492
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 47 | $135,000 |
| California | 39 | $107,600 |
| Arizona | 11 | $100,880 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| BP America Inc. | 9 | $150,700 |
| ANS Geo LLC | 6 | $71,735 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 6 | $68,500 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 5 | $106,956 |
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | 5 | $79,040 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 5 | $137,592 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | 5 | $86,500 |
| Oregon State University | 4 | $66,558 |
| California Institute of Technology | 4 | $112,346 |
| University Of California, San Diego | 4 | $80,925 |
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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers?
The median is $92,492 across 194 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $71,804 to $123,976, and the top 10% earn $161,970 or more.
Which state pays H-1B geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Texas has the highest median at $135,000 (47 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers?
BP America Inc., with 9 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $150,700.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.