Oceanographer Salary in Cleveland, Ohio

Oceanographer Salary in Cleveland, OH

How much does an Oceanographer make in Cleveland, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oceanographer in Cleveland, OH is $76,281. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,863 to $91,132, with most professionals earning between $67,840 and $104,653.

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10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $67,840 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $71,863 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $76,281 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $91,132 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $104,653 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25% $71,863 10% $67,840 90% $104,653 75% $91,132 $76,281 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

  3. Up a level:

    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 Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Oceanographer ranges from $71,863 to $91,132 with the average base salary of $76,281. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,863 to $91,132 with the average total cash compensation of $76,281.
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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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