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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Santa Rosa, CA

The median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA earns $132,790 a year, 30% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,728 a month.

10th percentile
$75,920
25th percentile
$102,210
Median percentile
$132,790
75th percentile
$140,720
90th percentile
$142,300

Based on 60 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$92,733 take-home a year
Gross pay$132,790
Federal income tax−$20,604
Social Security + Medicare−$10,158
California income tax (approx.)−$9,295
Monthly take-home$7,728
Every two weeks$3,567

Does it go far here?

$123,200Median pay in Santa Rosa, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 107.8 vs 100).
28%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,158 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

JobMedian pay
Lawyers$181,560
Registered Nurses$174,550
Financial Managers$164,140
Managers, All Other$150,180
Software Developers$148,630
Medical and Health Services Managers$143,150
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$125,910
Construction Managers$124,700

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