Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Louisiana
The median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Louisiana earns $91,560 a year, 10% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,875 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $51,990
- 25th percentile
- $60,780
- Median percentile
- $91,560
- 75th percentile
- $131,400
- 90th percentile
- $158,660
Based on 440 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$70,496 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $91,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,313 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,004 |
| Louisiana income tax (approx.) | −$2,747 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,875 |
| Every two weeks | $2,711 |
Does it go far here?
$103,801Median pay in Louisiana is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.2 vs 100).
18%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,064 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $350,920 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $222,130 |
| Dentists, General | $170,750 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,210 |
All geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salaries · Take-home pay in Louisiana