How much does a Geologist Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geologist Engineer in Chicago, IL is $81,106. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $66,947 to a high of $91,262, with most professionals earning between $73,695 and $86,422.

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Geologist Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $66,947 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $73,695 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $81,106 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $86,422 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $91,262 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $73,695 10% $66,947 90% $91,262 75% $86,422 $81,106 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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Geologist Engineer ranges from $73,695 to $86,422 with the average base salary of $81,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,759 to $87,551 with the average total cash compensation of $81,106.
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