Mineral Geologist Salary

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How much does a Mineral Geologist make? The average Mineral Geologist salary is $84,789 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,173 and $99,109. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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GEOLOGIST-GIT,CGE,GE (Full-Time)/ Rancho Cucamonga, CA/Urgently Hiring
Western Technologies, INC - Rancho Cucamonga , CA
Perform tests and experiments to analyze physical and chemical properties, as well as mineral composition. Data Collection and Interpretation: Collect, organize, and analyze geological data using ...
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Research Geologist and/or Biologist (Postdoctoral Fellow) (IS-1350/0401-11)
National Museum of Natural History - Washington , DC
OVERVIEW The Department of Mineral Sciences invites applications for one (1) position of Interdisciplinary Research Geologist or Research Biologist in support of the National Museum of Natural ...
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Mineral Acquisition Agent
Red Stone Resources - Frisco , TX
Collaborate with land management, legal, and geology teams to facilitate the acquisition process. * Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting mineral rights ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Geologist 1 or 2
Sibanye Stillwater - Nye , MT
Geologist 1 or 2 Location: Stillwater Mine - Nye, MT Schedule: Rotating Shifts: 5x4x4x5 Job ... Observational skills for mineralogy and structural features. * Understand and interpret plan maps ...
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Geologist
Capstone Mining - Miami , AZ
Work with the mill to establish relationship between rock types, mineralogy, grade and mill ... Knowledge of geology modeling tools and technologies used in open pit mining * Knowledge of ...
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Exploration Geologist
Coeur Mining - Juneau , AK
The Coeur Kensington mine, is seeking an Exploration Geologist to work in a camp-based environment ... Ability to identify rocks and minerals in drill core and in a field setting. * Basic understanding ...
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Mineral Geologist Salary in Major Cities

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Mineral Geologist Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $105,986
Washington, DC $94,370
Miami, FL $81,821
Chicago, IL $88,944
Boston, MA $95,048
New York, NY $99,034
Dallas, TX $83,687
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Average Salary Range for Mineral Geologist

Average Base Salary

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79173
99109
84789

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
79605
103694
87866
What is the average salary for Mineral Geologist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mineral Geologist in the United States. The base salary for Mineral Geologist ranges from $79,173 to $99,109 with the average base salary of $84,789. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,605 to $103,694 with the average total cash compensation of $87,866.

View Average Salary for Mineral Geologist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,789 $79,173 - $99,109
Bonus $3,077 $433 - $4,585
Total Pay $87,866 $79,605 - $103,694
* 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.

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What's the difference between Geologist I and Mineral Geologist?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Mineral Geologist is $84,789, and the average salary of Geologist I is $51,237. The average salary of Geologist I is lower than Mineral Geologist. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Mineral Geologist, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Mineral Geologist. a Mineral Geologist Salary in Oxnard, CA is $90,894 as of March 26, 2024; a Mineral Geologist Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $78,345 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

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Why does the salary of a Mineral Geologist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024