As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Oceanographer in Wyoming is $75,389, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,450 weekly, or $6,282 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Oceanographer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Oceanographer in Wyoming vary widely, spanning from $55,939 to $97,964. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,208) and 75th percentile ($87,206), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,964 per year. This $21,998 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wyoming Oceanographer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, Wyoming currently ranks 31 nationwide for Oceanographer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Oceanographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $55,939 WY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $65,208 WY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $75,389 WY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $87,206 WY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $97,964 WY April 01, 2026
25% $65,208 10% $55,939 90% $97,964 75% $87,206 $75,389 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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Location Cody, WY Avg. Salary $102,227 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Riverton, WY Avg. Salary $100,790 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Sheridan, WY Avg. Salary $102,227 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, WY Avg. Salary $108,524 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aladdin, WY Avg. Salary $93,850 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albin, WY Avg. Salary $100,114 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcova, WY Avg. Salary $100,790 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alpine, WY Avg. Salary $108,524 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alta, WY Avg. Salary $108,631 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alva, WY Avg. Salary $93,850 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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