Oceanographer Salary in Miami, Florida

Oceanographer Salary in Miami, FL

How much does an Oceanographer make in Miami, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oceanographer in Miami, FL is $75,255. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,896 to $89,906, with most professionals earning between $66,927 and $103,245.

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10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $66,927 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $70,896 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $75,255 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $89,906 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $103,245 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
25% $70,896 10% $66,927 90% $103,245 75% $89,906 $75,255 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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70896
89906
75255
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oceanographer in Miami, FL. The base salary for Oceanographer ranges from $70,896 to $89,906 with the average base salary of $75,255. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,896 to $89,906 with the average total cash compensation of $75,255.
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