How much does a Geologist make in San Diego, CA? The average Geologist salary in San Diego, CA is $72,949 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $64,772 and $93,219. 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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LaBella Associates - Ballston Spa , NY
The Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer will support Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, environmental investigation and brownfield remediation projects at sites with contamination ...
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Integrity Placement Services - Petersburg , VA
Mine Geologist Department: Mineral Engineering Group Location: Petersburg, Virginia Reporting Structure: Direct Supervisor: Processing Operations Manager Direct Reports or Assets: None Main Purpose ...
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CME Associates - Howell Township , NJ
Description CME Associates is seeking a motivated and skilled Geologist to join our dynamic team in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our geology ...
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Timmons Group - Richmond , VA
The Geologist will assist on engineering project teams performing geotechnical, civil and structural engineering designs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but ...
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Northern Star (Pogo) LLC - Fairbanks , AK
This opening is available for a keen Project Geologist to fast track their career in the field of Resource Geology. In this role, you will enhance your skills in 3D modelling using industry leading ...
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Broadbent & Associates, Inc - San Antonio , TX
STAFF GEOLOGIST/ SR. STAFF GEOLOGIST Broadbent & Associates, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas is looking to hire an organized full-time Staff or Senior Staff Geologist to design and support a wide variety ...
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Geologist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Geologist ranges from $64,772 to $93,219 with the average base salary of $72,949. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,784 to $101,711 with the average total cash compensation of $73,646.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Geologist: Investigations, Regulatory Compliance

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