Average Geologist Salary

The top respondents for the job title Geologist are from the companies Arcadis, Inc., Aecom Corporation and Amec Earth and Environmental, Inc.. Reported salaries are highest at Chevron Corporation where the average pay is $129,000. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Amec Earth and Environmental, Inc. and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc, earning around $69,634 and $65,496, respectively. Stantec pays the lowest at around $49,500. Arcadis, Inc. and Terracon Consultants, Inc. also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $50,682 and $52,457, respectively.

Skills that pay less than market rate include Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Technical Writing and Environmental Consulting.

An entry-level Geologist with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $47,761 based on 250 salaries. An early career Geologist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $51,496 based on 872 salaries. A mid-career Geologist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $65,908 based on 418 salaries. An experienced Geologist with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $78,340 based on 319 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $96,420.

Employees with Geologist in their job title in Houston, Texas earn an average of 73.6% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Denver, Colorado (27.0% more) and Dallas, Texas (10.9% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Atlanta, Georgia (18.3% less), Chicago, Illinois (13.9% less) and New York, New York (3.2% less).