The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Louisiana is $72,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,420.
Pay spans roughly $51,530 at the 10th percentile to $145,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.78 per hour. An estimated 420 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $72,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.78 |
| 10th percentile | $51,530 |
| 90th percentile | $145,970 |
| Employment | 420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.