How much does a Geologist Engineer make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geologist Engineer in Detroit, MI is $76,027. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,681 to a high of $90,940, with most professionals earning between $68,518 and $83,833.

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Geologist Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $61,681 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $68,518 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $76,027 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $83,833 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $90,940 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $68,518 10% $61,681 90% $90,940 75% $83,833 $76,027 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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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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