Oceanographer Salary in the United States

Oceanographer Salary

How much does an Oceanographer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oceanographer in the United States is $78,660. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,953 to $91,915, with most professionals earning between $69,669 and $103,983.

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10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $69,669 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $73,953 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $78,660 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $91,915 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $103,983 US March 01, 2025
25% $73,953 10% $69,669 90% $103,983 75% $91,915 $78,660 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Oceanographer ?

Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. It is an important Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge o...

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    Geologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Oceanographer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Geologist IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oceanographer in the United States. The base salary for Oceanographer ranges from $73,953 to $91,915 with the average base salary of $78,660. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,124 to $96,093 with the average total cash compensation of $81,447.
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