Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.

After graduation, oceanography graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $97,286, while the bottom 20% make closer to $42,340. The median grad salary is $64,180.

Oceanography graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in oceanography is $32,645, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $46,535.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

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