How much does a geoscientist make in Wisconsin?
$78,610a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Wisconsin. That is $37.79 an hour or $6,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.79
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,790Median: $78,610Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| 25th | $67,670 | $32.53 | |
| Median | $78,610 | $37.79 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.29 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.86 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $84,520 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 36. Michigan | $80,990 |
| 37. Minnesota | $80,540 |
| 38. Kansas | $80,080 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $78,610 |
| 40. Tennessee | $77,870 |
| 41. Kentucky | $77,510 |
| 42. West Virginia | $76,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.79 ($78,610 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $78,610 against $101,900 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for geoscientist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays geoscientists the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $84,520 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.