Oceanographer Salary in Laramie, Wyoming

Oceanographer Salary in Laramie, WY

How much does an Oceanographer make in Laramie, WY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oceanographer in Laramie, WY is $73,810. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,395 to $86,249, with most professionals earning between $65,375 and $97,575.

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10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $65,375 Laramie,WY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $69,395 Laramie,WY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $73,810 Laramie,WY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $86,249 Laramie,WY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $97,575 Laramie,WY April 01, 2025
25% $69,395 10% $65,375 90% $97,575 75% $86,249 $73,810 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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69395
86249
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69554
90173
76427
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oceanographer in Laramie, WY. The base salary for Oceanographer ranges from $69,395 to $86,249 with the average base salary of $73,810. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,554 to $90,173 with the average total cash compensation of $76,427.
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About Laramie, Wyoming    Laramie /ˈlærəmi/ is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 30,816 at the 2010 census. Located on ....More

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