Geotechnical Engineer I Salary in the United States

Geotechnical Engineer I Salary

How much does a Geotechnical Engineer I make in the United States? The average Geotechnical Engineer I salary in the United States is $73,597 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,870 and $78,415. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Geotechnical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $60,746 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $66,870 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $73,597 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $78,415 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $82,802 US June 27, 2024
25% $66,870 10% $60,746 90% $82,802 75% $78,415 $73,597 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Geotechnical Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.

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Geology: Geology is the science that studies the Earth's physical structure and substances, the history of rocks, the processes that act on them and the most economic way to use the world's resources.

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Design Engineering: Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.

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Consulting 9.77%
Geology 2.81%
Design Engineering 1.66%
Others 85.76%

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Job Description for Geotechnical Engineer I

Geotechnical Engineer I prepares and inspects projects involving drilling and exploration. Responsible for geological mapping, report writing, site characterization, numerical modeling and analysis of excavations/supports. Being a Geotechnical Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geotechnical Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Twin Ports Testing - Superior, WI
    Twin Ports Testing is currently seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to work in our Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing departments. Th...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • John D. Hynes & Associates, Inc. - Salisbury, MD
    Geotechnical Engineer: Hynes & Associates is seeking an experienced geotechnical engineer. Candidate should have a E.I. and 3+ years experience. Responsibi...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Cash Waggner & Associates - Carmel, IN
    The Geotechnical Engineer will design foundations, retaining walls, earth dams, clay liners. geosynthetics for waste containment, and other geotechnical st...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Cash Waggner & Associates - Greenwood, IN
    The Geotechnical Engineer will design foundations, retaining walls, earth dams, clay liners. geosynthetics for waste containment, and other geotechnical st...
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  • Cash Waggner & Associates - Fishers, IN
    The Geotechnical Engineer will design foundations, retaining walls, earth dams, clay liners. geosynthetics for waste containment, and other geotechnical st...
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Career Path for Geotechnical Engineer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Geotechnical Engineer I, the upper level is Geotechnical Engineer II and then progresses to Geotechnical Engineer IV.

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Geotechnical Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

Geotechnical Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Geotechnical Engineer I, the highest Geotechnical Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Geotechnical Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Geotechnical Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Geotechnical Engineer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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