Astrogeologists

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the median annual salary for geoscientists (a category that includes astrogeologists) was $92,580 in May 2023. The lowest paid 10 percent earned $52,500 or less, and those with considerable experience earned $172,600 or more annually. Fifty percent of geoscientists earned between $66,280 and $127,480. Benefits for full-time workers include vacation and sick time, health, and sometimes dental, insurance, and pension or 401(k) plans. Self-employed astrogeologists must provide their own benefits.