How much does an Oceanographer make in Boise, ID?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oceanographer in Boise, ID is $73,204. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,825 to $85,541, with most professionals earning between $64,839 and $96,774.

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Oceanographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $64,839 Boise,ID April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $68,825 Boise,ID April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $73,204 Boise,ID April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $85,541 Boise,ID April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $96,774 Boise,ID April 01, 2025
25% $68,825 10% $64,839 90% $96,774 75% $85,541 $73,204 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oceanographer in Boise, ID. The base salary for Oceanographer ranges from $68,825 to $85,541 with the average base salary of $73,204. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,983 to $89,433 with the average total cash compensation of $75,800.
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About Boise, Idaho    Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/ (listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, and is the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise....More

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