How much does a Geologist Engineer make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geologist Engineer in Seattle, WA is $84,031. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,176 to a high of $100,515, with most professionals earning between $75,732 and $92,660.

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Geologist Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $68,176 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $75,732 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $84,031 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $92,660 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $100,515 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25% $75,732 10% $68,176 90% $100,515 75% $92,660 $84,031 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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