Hourly Wage for Geological Engineer Salary in the United States

Geological Engineer Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Geological Engineer?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Geological Engineer in the United States is $36. While Salary.com is seeing that Geological Engineer salary in the US can go up to $43 or down to $29, but most earn between $33 and $40. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Geological Engineer in the United States.

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Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $29 US March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $33 US March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $36 US March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $40 US March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $43 US March 01, 2026
25% $33 10% $29 90% $43 75% $40 $36 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Geological Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Geotechnical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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36

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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35
41
38
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Geological Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Geological Engineer ranges from $33 to $40 with the average hourly pay of $36. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $35 to $41 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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