As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Geologist Engineer in the US is $76,511, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,471 weekly, or $6,376 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Geologist Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Geologist Engineer in the US vary widely, spanning from $62,380 to $91,241. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,114) and 75th percentile ($84,221), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,241 per year. This $15,107 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, District of Columbia Geologist Engineer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 61 companies and industry startups. 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
Geologist Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $62,380 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $69,114 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $76,511 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $84,221 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $91,241 US May 01, 2026
25% $69,114 10% $62,380 90% $91,241 75% $84,221 $76,511 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Geologist Engineer ?

An engineering geologist is a geologist trained in the discipline of engineering geology. Many organizations and governments have programs for the qualification, testing and certification of engineering geologists as a protection to the public. Engineering geologists commonly work with civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, developers and planners, to ensure that the geologic factors affecting the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are recognized and adequately accounted for. One of the earliest definitions of the "Engineering Geologis...

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  1. This Job:

    Geologist Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Geotechnical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Geologist Engineer ranges from $69,114 to $84,221 with the average base salary of $76,511. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,259 to $85,787 with the average total cash compensation of $79,479.

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