Junior Geologist Salary in Yakima, WA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Geologist in Yakima, WA is $53,340. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,996 to $62,662, with most professionals earning between $48,863 and $71,150.

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Average Salary Range for Junior Geologist in Yakima, WA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Junior Geologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Geologist in Yakima, WA. The base salary for Junior Geologist ranges from $50,996 to $62,662 with the average base salary of $53,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,996 to $62,662 with the average total cash compensation of $53,340.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,340 $50,996 - $62,662
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $53,340 $50,996 - $62,662
* 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.

Junior Geologist Salary Near Yakima, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,456 - $65,684 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,770 - $66,071 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,329 - $65,529 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,851 - $67,398 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,851 - $67,398 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Tacoma, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,851 - $67,398 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
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About Yakima, Washington    Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population.....More

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