Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Minnesota

Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $95,790 a year) and the least in Duluth ($89,450), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $92,530 and the median at $80,540 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$95,790
Duluth$89,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$95,790	$83,100	$62,760	$71,228	105
Duluth	$89,450	$75,450	$61,270	$67,199	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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