Geologist Engineer Salary in Tacoma, Washington

Geologist Engineer Salary in Tacoma, WA

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geologist Engineer in Tacoma, WA is $83,116. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,606 to a high of $93,524, with most professionals earning between $75,521 and $88,564.

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10th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $68,606 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $75,521 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $83,116 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $88,564 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $93,524 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
25% $75,521 10% $68,606 90% $93,524 75% $88,564 $83,116 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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Geologist Engineer ranges from $75,521 to $88,564 with the average base salary of $83,116. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,612 to $89,721 with the average total cash compensation of $83,116.
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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