Geotechnical Engineer III Salary in the United States

Geotechnical Engineer III Salary

How much does a Geotechnical Engineer III make in the United States? The average Geotechnical Engineer III salary in the United States is $102,495 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $88,478 and $110,786. 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 III Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer III Salary $75,716 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer III Salary $88,478 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer III Salary $102,495 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer III Salary $110,786 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer III Salary $118,335 US August 27, 2023
25% $88,478 10% $75,716 90% $118,335 75% $110,786 $102,495 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Geotechnical Engineer III

Geotechnical Engineer III 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 III requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geotechnical Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Geotechnical Engineer III Pay Difference by Location

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
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Geotechnical Engineer III: Construction Site Inspection, Modeling numerical, Engineering Assessment Report, Geospatial (GIS) Analysis

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