As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Geologist in Pierre, SD is $40,306, equivalent to $19 per hour, $775 weekly, or $3,359 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Geologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Geologist in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $31,745 to $47,094. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,825) and 75th percentile ($43,859), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,094 per year. This $8,034 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Project Geologist often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Project Geologist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Project Geologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Geologist Salary $31,745 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Geologist Salary $35,825 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Geologist Salary $40,306 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Geologist Salary $43,859 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Geologist Salary $47,094 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
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    Project Geologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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