How much does a Geologist Engineer make in Nashville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geologist Engineer in Nashville, TN is $72,165. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,548 to a high of $86,321, with most professionals earning between $65,037 and $79,575.

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Geologist Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $58,548 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $65,037 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $72,165 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $79,575 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $86,321 Nashville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $65,037 10% $58,548 90% $86,321 75% $79,575 $72,165 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 Nashville, TN. The base salary for Geologist Engineer ranges from $65,037 to $79,575 with the average base salary of $72,165. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,037 to $79,575 with the average total cash compensation of $72,165.
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