Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin we have BLS pay data for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) in Madison only, where the average is $92,420 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) average at $88,150 and the median at $78,610 for 110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,150.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$92,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$92,420	$84,520	$78,390	$69,870	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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