As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Geological Engineer in Poughkeepsie, NY is $80,097, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,540 weekly, or $6,675 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Geological Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Geological Engineer in Poughkeepsie, NY vary widely, spanning from $65,250 to $95,512. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,325) and 75th percentile ($88,165), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,512 per year. This $15,840 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Consulting or Laboratory Testing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Poughkeepsie Geological Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Poughkeepsie currently ranks 177 statewide for Geological Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Geological Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $65,250 Poughkeepsie, NY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $72,325 Poughkeepsie, NY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $80,097 Poughkeepsie, NY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $88,165 Poughkeepsie, NY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $95,512 Poughkeepsie, NY April 01, 2026
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    Geological Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Poughkeepsie, New York    Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat....More

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