What are the main factors that influence an Exploration Geologist Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Exploration Geologist Manager's salary?

An Exploration Geologist Manager's salary grows with experience: a Certified Petroleum Geologist II (2-4 years)earns $145,189, a Certified Petroleum Geologist III (4-7 years)earns $165,816, a Certified Petroleum Geologist IV (7+ years)earns $211,436, a Certified Petroleum Geologist V (7-10 years)earns $253,202, an Exploration Geologist Manager (10+ years)earns $202,141,

What are the highest paying states for an Exploration Geologist Manager?

Exploration Geologist Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Exploration Geologist Manager roles are District of Columbia $223,900, California $223,000, Massachusetts $220,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Exploration Geologist Manager roles make?

Salaries for Exploration Geologist Manager level roles vary by specialization: Exploration Manager: $329,187; Exploration Geologist V: $253,290; Exploration Geologist IV: $211,490; Petroleum Geologist Manager: $202,141; Exploration Geologist III: $165,890.

How do different companies affect an Exploration Geologist Manager's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Exploration Geologist Manager roles. Large, established industry leaders like Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc ($126,909) and GE Renewable Energy ($121,776) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $76,117.

Exploration Geologist Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Exploration Geologist Manager make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Exploration Geologist Manager in the United States is $202,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

However, an Exploration Geologist Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $244,039
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $191,100 to $224,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $180,994

10% $180,994

50% (Median) $202,200

90% $244,039

Exploration Geologist Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$224,100	$18,675	$4,310	$108
Average	$202,200	$16,850	$3,888	$97
25th Percentile	$191,100	$15,925	$3,675	$92

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Key Factors That Influence Exploration Geologist Manager Salaries

An Exploration Geologist Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Exploration Geologist Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Exploration Geologist Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Certified Petroleum Geologist II (2-4 years): $145,189
Certified Petroleum Geologist III (4-7 years): $165,816
Certified Petroleum Geologist IV (7+ years): $211,436
Certified Petroleum Geologist V (7-10 years): $253,202
Exploration Geologist Manager (10+ years): $202,141

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Certified Petroleum Geologist II	2-4 years	$145,189
Certified Petroleum Geologist III	4-7 years	$165,816
Certified Petroleum Geologist IV	7+ years	$211,436
Certified Petroleum Geologist V	7-10 years	$253,202
Exploration Geologist Manager	10+ years	$202,141

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How Do Exploration Geologist Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Exploration Geologist Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $223,900.
California: $223,000.
Massachusetts: $220,000.

District of Columbia $223,900 California $223,000 Massachusetts $220,000 Washington $219,200 New Jersey $219,200 Alaska $218,900 Connecticut $216,100 New York $214,900

Hawaii $211,300 Rhode Island $209,600 Maryland $208,500 Minnesota $206,900 Colorado $206,300 Illinois $206,100 Oregon $205,300 Delaware $204,800

New Hampshire $204,400 Virginia $203,600 Pennsylvania $201,300 Nevada $200,100 North Dakota $199,700 Michigan $199,100 Wisconsin $198,900 Vermont $198,500

Texas $197,200 Maine $197,100 Arizona $197,000 Ohio $196,900 Georgia $195,000 Indiana $194,100 Wyoming $193,900 Utah $193,600

Iowa $193,500 Kansas $192,500 Louisiana $192,200 North Carolina $192,100 Missouri $192,100 Florida $191,300 Montana $190,900 Nebraska $190,500

Kentucky $190,300 South Carolina $189,500 Tennessee $189,000 Idaho $188,700 New Mexico $187,300 Oklahoma $186,900 Alabama $185,800 South Dakota $183,800

Arkansas $182,700 West Virginia $182,100 Mississippi $180,300

Top Paying Cities for Exploration Geologist Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $255,000
San Francisco: $252,200
Oakland: $246,900

San Jose, CA $255,000

San Francisco, CA $252,200

Oakland, CA $246,900

New York, NY $232,800

Paramus, NJ $230,000

Queens Village, NY $230,000

Passaic, NJ $229,800

Bergenfield, NJ $229,700

Stamford, CT $229,300

Huntington, NY $229,200

Newark, NJ $227,700

Bridgeport, CT $227,300

Vallejo, CA $226,900

New Brunswick, NJ $226,800

Petaluma, CA $226,700

Middlesex, NJ $226,300

Somerset, NJ $226,200

Santa Cruz, CA $225,900

Boston, MA $224,700

Monterey, CA $224,000

Seattle, WA $223,500

Santa Rosa, CA $223,500

Los Angeles, CA $223,400

Juneau, AK $222,900

Washington, DC $222,600

Orange, CA $221,900

Santa Ana, CA $221,400

Long Beach, CA $221,200

Anaheim, CA $221,200

Anchorage, AK $221,100

Santa Maria, CA $220,400

Everett, WA $220,400

Danbury, CT $219,700

Bremerton, WA $219,400

Tacoma, WA $218,700

New Suffolk, NY $218,700

Sacramento, CA $218,600

Santa Barbara, CA $218,400

Trenton, NJ $218,200

San Diego, CA $218,200

Brockton, MA $218,000

Fairbanks, AK $217,500

Lompoc, CA $216,900

Lowell, MA $216,800

Ventura, CA $216,700

Nashua, NH $216,700

Stockton, CA $216,700

Modesto, CA $215,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $214,800

Olympia, WA $214,400

Kennewick, WA $214,400

New Haven, CT $214,300

Lawrence, MA $213,600

Hartford, CT $213,400

Riverside, CA $213,300

New Bedford, MA $213,100

Richland, WA $213,100

San Bernardino, CA $212,800

Bakersfield, CA $212,800

New Britain, CT $212,700

Atlantic City, NJ $212,700

New London, CT $212,700

Norwich, CT $212,600

Portsmouth, NH $212,600

Boulder, CO $212,100

Portland, OR $211,900

Worcester, MA $211,800

Minneapolis, MN $211,200

Philadelphia, PA $210,900

Honolulu, HI $210,300

Saint Paul, MN $210,200

Vineland, NJ $210,100

Providence, RI $209,500

Chicago, IL $208,900

Bellingham, WA $208,700

Baltimore, MD $208,500

Springfield, MA $208,500

Chico, CA $208,000

Pittsfield, MA $207,400

Manchester, NH $207,000

Spokane, WA $206,200

Denver, CO $206,100

Albany, NY $205,200

Troy, NY $205,100

Nassau, NY $204,900

Schenectady, NY $204,700

Wilmington, DE $204,500

Salem, OR $204,200

Burlington, VT $204,200

Portland, ME $203,500

Yakima, WA $203,300

Rochester, MN $202,700

Reno, NV $202,600

Fresno, CA $202,600

Milwaukee, WI $202,400

Ann Arbor, MI $202,200

Allentown, PA $202,200

Detroit, MI $202,200

Colorado Springs, CO $201,800

Syracuse, NY $201,700

Carson City, NV $201,700

Houston, TX $201,400

Eugene, OR $201,300

Gary, IN $201,100

Bismarck, ND $200,900

Springfield, OR $200,900

Galveston, TX $200,700

Medford, OR $200,400

Fort Collins, CO $200,400

Concord, NH $200,300

Austin, TX $200,200

Mesa, AZ $199,800

Reading, PA $199,700

Phoenix, AZ $199,700

Dallas, TX $199,700

Saint Cloud, MN $199,500

Madison, WI $199,200

Utica, NY $198,700

Rochester, NY $198,300

Des Moines, IA $198,300

Raleigh, NC $198,300

Atlanta, GA $198,000

Battle Creek, MI $197,900

Salt Lake City, UT $197,900

Lancaster, PA $197,600

Harrisburg, PA $197,300

Kansas City, MO $197,100

Kansas City, KS $197,000

Champaign, IL $197,000

Fort Worth, TX $197,000

Columbus, OH $197,000

Boca Raton, FL $196,900

Pittsburgh, PA $196,900

Richmond, VA $196,800

Indianapolis, IN $196,700

Cleveland, OH $196,700

Cincinnati, OH $196,500

Las Vegas, NV $196,500

Petersburg, VA $196,200

Huntsville, AL $195,900

Lansing, MI $195,700

Lebanon, PA $195,700

Pueblo, CO $195,700

Appleton, WI $195,600

Dayton, OH $195,500

Buffalo, NY $195,500

Saint Louis, MO $195,400

Racine, WI $195,400

Charlotte, NC $195,400

York, PA $195,200

Elkhart, IN $195,200

Gastonia, NC $195,200

Billings, MT $195,200

Beaumont, TX $195,100

Lorain, OH $195,100

Benton Harbor, MI $195,000

Toledo, OH $195,000

Rock Hill, SC $194,900

Binghamton, NY $194,900

Rockford, IL $194,800

Springfield, IL $194,700

Elyria, OH $194,700

Fargo, ND $194,700

Flagstaff, AZ $194,500

Fort Lauderdale, FL $194,400

Duluth, MN $194,300

Miami, FL $194,300

Cheyenne, WY $194,100

Grand Forks, ND $194,100

Bangor, ME $193,700

Cedar Rapids, IA $193,500

Durham, NC $193,400

Louisville, KY $193,400

Grand Rapids, MI $193,300

Hialeah, FL $193,300

Casper, WY $193,000

Scranton, PA $192,800

Virginia Beach, VA $192,700

New Orleans, LA $192,700

Akron, OH $192,600

Peoria, IL $192,300

Sarasota, FL $192,300

Nashville, TN $192,100

Omaha, NE $192,100

Green Bay, WI $192,100

Baton Rouge, LA $192,000

Charleston, SC $192,000

Jamestown, NY $191,900

Davenport, IA $191,900

Tucson, AZ $191,800

Saint Petersburg, FL $191,700

Tampa, FL $191,600

Evansville, IN $191,500

Port Arthur, TX $191,500

Bradenton, FL $191,400

Santa Fe, NM $191,100

Orlando, FL $190,700

Clearwater, FL $190,600

La Crosse, WI $190,200

Canton, OH $190,200

Albuquerque, NM $190,100

Newport News, VA $190,100

High Point, NC $190,000

Ogden, UT $189,900

Corpus Christi, TX $189,800

Norfolk, VA $189,700

Laramie, WY $189,700

Jacksonville, FL $189,500

Rock Island, IL $189,500

Saginaw, MI $189,500

Salisbury, NC $189,400

Boise, ID $189,400

Moline, IL $189,300

Fort Myers, FL $189,200

Memphis, TN $189,200

Tulsa, OK $189,100

Waterloo, IA $189,000

Spartanburg, SC $188,800

Lincoln, NE $188,700

Fort Wayne, IN $188,600

Provo, UT $188,600

Cedar Falls, IA $188,400

San Antonio, TX $188,300

Greensboro, NC $188,200

South Bend, IN $188,200

Savannah, GA $188,000

Birmingham, AL $187,900

Muskegon, MI $187,900

Winston Salem, NC $187,800

Lake Charles, LA $187,300

Anderson, IN $187,200

Lexington, KY $187,200

Augusta, GA $187,100

Greenville, SC $187,100

Lima, OH $186,900

Wichita, KS $186,900

Tuscaloosa, AL $186,900

Springfield, OH $186,700

Columbia, SC $186,700

Asheville, NC $186,400

Bloomington, IN $186,200

Knoxville, TN $185,500

Shreveport, LA $185,500

Wilmington, NC $185,200

Roanoke, VA $185,200

Topeka, KS $184,900

Frankfort, KY $184,800

Oklahoma City, OK $184,700

Chillicothe, OH $184,600

Longview, TX $184,600

Melbourne, FL $184,600

Sioux Falls, SD $184,300

Mobile, AL $184,200

Terre Haute, IN $184,200

Altoona, PA $184,000

Amarillo, TX $183,900

Killeen, TX $183,800

Fayetteville, AR $183,700

Chattanooga, TN $183,600

Sioux City, IA $183,400

Idaho Falls, ID $183,400

Lynchburg, VA $183,200

Gainesville, FL $183,000

Portsmouth, OH $182,900

Little Rock, AR $182,800

Lafayette, LA $182,700

Youngstown, OH $182,700

Temple, TX $182,600

Pensacola, FL $182,600

Daytona Beach, FL $182,600

Clarksville, TN $182,600

Hopkinsville, KY $182,000

Erie, PA $181,900

Florence, SC $181,900

Charleston, WV $181,500

Great Falls, MT $181,400

Fayetteville, NC $181,100

Tallahassee, FL $181,100

Macon, GA $181,100

Waco, TX $181,000

Helena, MT $180,900

Pine Bluff, AR $180,800

Vincennes, IN $180,600

Lubbock, TX $180,500

Alamogordo, NM $180,400

Twin Falls, ID $180,200

Rapid City, SD $180,100

Jackson, MS $179,800

Huntington, WV $179,800

Greenville, MS $179,800

Parkersburg, WV $179,500

Montgomery, AL $179,500

Wichita Falls, TX $179,300

Springfield, MO $179,300

Biloxi, MS $179,200

Monroe, LA $179,000

Johnstown, PA $178,900

Sumter, SC $178,800

Columbus, GA $178,800

Pascagoula, MS $178,400

Abilene, TX $178,400

Kingsport, TN $177,900

Albany, GA $177,900

Gulfport, MS $177,800

Alexandria, LA $177,100

Fort Smith, AR $176,600

El Paso, TX $176,100

Las Cruces, NM $175,200

Harlingen, TX $174,700

Pocatello, ID $174,600

Florence, AL $174,400

Brownsville, TX $174,300

Mcallen, TX $173,900

Dothan, AL $173,600

Columbus, MS $172,400

Altus, OK $171,500

Lawton, OK $171,100

Pierre, SD $170,400

Exploration Geologist Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Exploration Geologist Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $234,928. While startup companies pay approximate $198,982.

Exploration Geologist Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$198,982
Growth Stage	51~500	$210,361
Established	501~5000	$226,953
Enterprise	5000+	$234,928

Exploration Geologist Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Exploration Geologist Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$191,100

Average $202,200/year

$224,100

$15,925

Average $16,850/month

$18,675

$3,675

Average $3,888/week

$4,310

$92

Average $97/hour

$108

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$224,100	$18,675	$4,310	$108
Average	$202,200	$16,850	$3,888	$97
25th Percentile	$191,100	$15,925	$3,675	$92

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Common company salaries for Exploration Geologist Manager

Here are companies hiring for Exploration Geologist Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $126,909/per year

Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc Energy & Utilities the United States

G $121,776/per year

GE Renewable Energy Energy & Utilities the United States

C $117,881/per year

Chint Electric International Co Ltd Energy & Utilities the United States

C $112,827/per year

Constellation Energy Corp Energy & Utilities the United States

P $110,892/per year

Plains GP Holdings LP Energy & Utilities the United States

W $109,070/per year

Weatherford International PLC Energy & Utilities the United States

E $108,905/per year

Enterprise Products Partners LP Energy & Utilities the United States

C $108,399/per year

Constellation Technology Ventures Energy & Utilities the United States

P $105,977/per year

Plains All American Pipeline LP Energy & Utilities the United States

A $104,755/per year

Areva SA Energy & Utilities the United States

H $103,814/per year

Hf Sinclair Corp Energy & Utilities the United States

F $103,342/per year

Florida Power & Light Co Energy & Utilities the United States

G $102,127/per year

Greymart Energy & Utilities the United States

G $98,523/per year

Golden Alpha Inc Energy & Utilities the United States

A $97,825/per year

Alaska Chadux Corp Energy & Utilities the United States

M $92,856/per year

Major Energy Energy & Utilities the United States

W $91,703/per year

Waste Recovery Systems Energy & Utilities the United States

A $91,604/per year

ADS-TEC Energy PLC Energy & Utilities the United States

G $88,905/per year

Great American Disposal Co Energy & Utilities the United States

W $86,937/per year

Wieland Diversified Energy & Utilities the United States

M $86,069/per year

Moser Energy Systems Energy & Utilities the United States

L $85,884/per year

Longevity Partners Energy & Utilities the United States

P $82,126/per year

PricingUtilities.com Energy & Utilities the United States

B $78,189/per year

Blue Water Resources Energy & Utilities the United States

C $76,117/per year

Carbon Rivers LLC Energy & Utilities the United States

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