How much does a geoscientist make in Louisiana?
$91,560a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Louisiana. That is $44.02 an hour or $7,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.02
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,990Median: $91,560Highest 10%: $158,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| Median | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 75th | $131,400 | $63.17 | |
| 90th | $158,700 | $76.28 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $125,600 |
| Lafayette, LA | $79,240 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $76,640 |
| Shreveport, LA | $59,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 16. North Carolina | $95,260 |
| 17. Florida | $95,140 |
| 18. Delaware | $93,640 |
| 19. Louisiana | $91,560 |
| 20. Idaho | $91,170 |
| 21. Utah | $89,990 |
| 22. Alabama | $88,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $44.02 ($91,560 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $91,560 against $101,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for geoscientist pay?
Louisiana ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays geoscientists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $125,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.