Environmental Geologist Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Environmental Geologist make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Environmental Geologist in San Diego, CA is $57,413. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,891 to $67,448, with most professionals earning between $52,595 and $76,584.

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Participates in the identification of viable remedial solutions consistent with all Federal, state, and local regulations.

September 23, 2022

Support environmental site assessments, remedial and pre-design investigations, test borings, well installations, environmental sampling of various media, aquifer testing, pilot tests, implementation of air monitoring programs, and technical oversight of subcontractors.

November 24, 2022

Develop investigation and remedial strategies for various types of sites and contaminants, and collaborate in the design and installation of remediation systems.

January 20, 2023

Demonstrated understanding of Pennsylvania environmental regulations, direct experience in storage tank and voluntary site remediation programs including Pa Code Chapter 245 Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program and Chapter 250 Administration of the Land Recycling Program.

February 18, 2023

Training and professional skill development will be provided for the various aspects of the position, with.

February 24, 2023

Evaluates moderately complex to complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.

March 29, 2023

Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence.

April 15, 2023

Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training (including OSHA required training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures.

April 19, 2023

Manage a variety of field work including environmental assessments, environmental investigations, site inspections, feasibility tests, remedial implementation, and subcontractor oversight.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Environmental Geologist in San Diego, CA

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What is the average salary for Environmental Geologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Environmental Geologist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Environmental Geologist ranges from $54,891 to $67,448 with the average base salary of $57,413. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,891 to $67,448 with the average total cash compensation of $57,413.

View Average Salary for Environmental Geologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,413	$54,891 - $67,448
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$57,413	$54,891 - $67,448

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Environmental Geologist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,729 - $67,248	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,891 - $67,448	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,587 - $67,074	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,764 - $67,292	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,587 - $67,074	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,501 - $66,968	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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