Median salary
$110,240
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$70k – $140k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
31.3%
40 of 128 roles
Live roles
128
open right now
Salary trend
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Senior Geologist
Principal Resource Geologist
Principal Resource Geologist
Principal Geologist
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Geologist / Hydrogeologist Project Manager
Sr. Professional Geologist
Principal Hydrogeologist / Principal Geologist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| SC SLR Consulting | $162,500 | 8 |
ERM
|
$124,149 | 7 |
Barr Engineering
|
$70,000 | 6 |
LaBella Associates
|
$52,250 | 4 |
| TA Terra AI | $217,500 | 1 |
|
Endurance Energy
|
$180,000 | 1 |
|
ONEOK
|
$164,000 | 1 |
|
SpaceX
|
$160,000 | 1 |
Geologist salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $52,500 | 5 |
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How much do Geologist roles pay?
The median salary for Geologist roles is $110,240 per year. Most pay falls between $70,000 (25th percentile) and $140,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $58,200 to $177,000.
These figures are computed live from 128 active Geologist roles on JobsRadar, of which 40 (31.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Geologist roles include Terra AI, SLR Consulting, Endurance Energy and ONEOK.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Geologist salary?
- The median is $110,240 per year, with most pay between $70,000 and $140,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 40 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Geologist salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $58,200 to $177,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $110,240. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.