What are the main factors that influence a Geologist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Geologist's salary?

A Geologist's salary grows with experience: a Geologist I (0-2 years)earns $51,794, a Geologist (2-4 years)earns $68,339, a Geologist III (4-7 years)earns $84,938, a Geologist IV (7+ years)earns $108,395, a Geologist V (7-10 years)earns $130,197,

What are the highest paying states for a Geologist?

Geologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Geologist roles are District of Columbia $75,133, California $74,848, Massachusetts $73,851. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Geologist roles make?

Salaries for Geologist level roles vary by specialization: Geologist Manager: $139,614; Expert Geologist: $131,400; Geologist V: $131,376; Specialist Geologist: $109,380; Geologist IV: $109,376.

Geologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Geologist make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Geologist in Delaware is $68,721 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,626
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,699 to $73,906
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,305

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Geologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,906	$6,159	$1,421	$36
Average	$68,721	$5,727	$1,322	$33
25th Percentile	$61,699	$5,142	$1,187	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Geologist Salaries

A Geologist'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 Geologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Geologist'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,794
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,339
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,938
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,395
Expert (over 8 years): $130,197

Levels	Salary
Geologist... Level Geologist	$51,794
Geologist... Level Geologist	$68,339
Geologist... Level Geologist	$84,938
Geologist... Level Geologist	$108,395
Geologist... Level Geologist	$130,197

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How Do Geologist 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 Geologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,133.
California: $74,848.
Massachusetts: $73,851.

District of Columbia $75,133 California $74,848 Massachusetts $73,851 Washington $73,579 New Jersey $73,552 Alaska $73,457 Connecticut $72,521 New York $72,141

Hawaii $70,926 Rhode Island $70,356 Maryland $69,969 Minnesota $69,440 Colorado $69,236 Illinois $69,168 Oregon $68,911 Delaware $68,721

New Hampshire $68,601 Virginia $68,334 Pennsylvania $67,553 Nevada $67,160 North Dakota $67,031 Michigan $66,827 Wisconsin $66,753 Vermont $66,603

Texas $66,189 Maine $66,162 Arizona $66,122 Ohio $66,074 Georgia $65,450 Indiana $65,138 Wyoming $65,077 Utah $64,982

Iowa $64,941 Kansas $64,615 Louisiana $64,520 North Carolina $64,486 Missouri $64,473 Florida $64,208 Montana $64,065 Nebraska $63,930

Kentucky $63,855 South Carolina $63,584 Tennessee $63,414 Idaho $63,346 New Mexico $62,851 Oklahoma $62,742 Alabama $62,342 South Dakota $61,670

Arkansas $61,304 West Virginia $61,107 Mississippi $60,516

Top Paying Cities for Geologists

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:

Lincoln: $71,123
Little Creek: $70,465
Magnolia: $70,756

Lincoln, DE $71,123 Little Creek, DE $70,465 Magnolia, DE $70,756 Milford, DE $71,123 Marydel, DE $70,200 Millsboro, DE $71,123 Millville, DE $71,598 Milton, DE $71,123

Nassau, DE $71,123 Ocean View, DE $71,598 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,598 Seaford, DE $70,376 Selbyville, DE $71,598 Smyrna, DE $70,118 Viola, DE $70,756 Woodside, DE $70,553

Bear, DE $69,603 Newark, DE $69,630 Claymont, DE $69,684 Delaware City, DE $69,630 Hockessin, DE $69,684 Kirkwood, DE $69,630 Middletown, DE $69,976 Montchanin, DE $69,684

New Castle, DE $69,684 Odessa, DE $70,071 Port Penn, DE $69,440 Rockland, DE $69,684 Saint Georges, DE $69,630 Townsend, DE $69,969 Winterthur, DE $69,684 Lewes, DE $71,123

Wilmington, DE $69,684 Dover, DE $70,431 Dover Afb, DE $70,594 Bethany Beach, DE $71,598 Bethel, DE $70,376 Bridgeville, DE $71,123 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,505 Cheswold, DE $70,268

Clayton, DE $70,091 Dagsboro, DE $71,598 Delmar, DE $70,376 Ellendale, DE $71,123 Felton, DE $71,123 Fenwick Island, DE $71,598 Frankford, DE $71,598 Frederica, DE $71,123

Georgetown, DE $71,123 Greenwood, DE $71,123 Harbeson, DE $71,123 Harrington, DE $71,123 Hartly, DE $70,057 Houston, DE $71,123 Kenton, DE $70,091 Laurel, DE $70,376

Yorklyn, DE $69,684

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

Understanding how a Geologist'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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$61,699

Average $68,721/year

$73,906

$5,142

Average $5,727/month

$6,159

$1,187

Average $1,322/week

$1,421

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,906	$6,159	$1,421	$36
Average	$68,721	$5,727	$1,322	$33
25th Percentile	$61,699	$5,142	$1,187	$30

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