How much does a geoscientist make in Minneapolis?
$83,100a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $39.95 an hour or $6,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.95
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,450Median: $83,100Highest 10%: $167,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,450 | $26.66 | |
| 25th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| Median | $83,100 | $39.95 | |
| 75th | $111,600 | $53.67 | |
| 90th | $167,600 | $80.59 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $39.95 ($83,100 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $83,100 against $101,900 nationally, 18% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $80,540, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for geoscientist pay?
71 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,600 or more.
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.