The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $120,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $116,250.
Pay spans roughly $61,140 at the 10th percentile to $155,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $57.97 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $120,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $116,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $57.97 |
| 10th percentile | $61,140 |
| 90th percentile | $155,360 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.