How much does a geoscientist make in Minnesota?
$80,540a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Minnesota. That is $38.72 an hour or $6,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.72
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,710Median: $80,540Highest 10%: $157,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,710 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $80,540 | $38.72 | |
| 75th | $111,200 | $53.47 | |
| 90th | $157,300 | $75.63 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 34. Missouri | $83,390 |
| 35. Ohio | $81,220 |
| 36. Michigan | $80,990 |
| 37. Minnesota | $80,540 |
| 38. Kansas | $80,080 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $78,610 |
| 40. Tennessee | $77,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $38.72 ($80,540 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $80,540 against $101,900 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for geoscientist pay?
Minnesota ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays geoscientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $83,100 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.