Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $167,620 or more. The middle half of geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Minneapolis earn between $62,760 and $111,630.
- $55K10th
- $63K25th
- $83KMedian
- $112K75th
- $168K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,790 | $7,982 | $46.05 |
| Median | $83,100 | $6,925 | $39.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,760 | $5,230 | $30.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,630 | $9,302 | $53.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($92,530) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($116,150). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $101,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $95,790 | $83,100 | $55,450 | $167,620 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $92,530 | $80,540 | $52,710 | $157,300 | 240 |
| United States | $116,150 | $101,920 | $59,330 | $200,230 | 23,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $95,790, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $71,228 a year, or $5,936 a month and $2,740 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $72,041 | $6,003 |
| Working in MN | $71,228 | $5,936 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $95,790 buys what about $91,383 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Minneapolis$95,790
- Duluth$89,450
All Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,880).
- Midland, TX$192,880
- Houston, TX$179,730
- Lubbock, TX$157,570
- Palm Bay, FL$146,810
- Dallas, TX$146,630
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city
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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make an hour in Minneapolis?
$46.05 an hour on average, and $39.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $71,228 a year ($5,936 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,790. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,150).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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