Principal Geologist Salary in Bismarck, ND

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Principal Geologist in Bismarck, ND is $130,577. While Salary.com is seeing that Principal Geologist salary in Bismarck, ND can go up to $154,860 or down to $90,585, but most earn between $109,644 and $143,288. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Geologist in the United States.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Bismarck, ND

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130577

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112042
147777
134835
What is the average salary for Principal Geologist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Geologist in Bismarck, ND. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $109,644 to $143,288 with the average base salary of $130,577. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,042 to $147,777 with the average total cash compensation of $134,835.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $130,577 $109,644 - $143,288
Bonus $4,258 $2,398 - $4,490
Total Pay $134,835 $112,042 - $147,777
* 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.

Principal Geologist Salary Near Bismarck, ND

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Bismarck, ND
CITY, STATE Mandan, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,680 - $140,722 COMPARE TO Bismarck, ND
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,026 - $138,559 COMPARE TO Bismarck, ND
CITY, STATE Minot, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,026 - $138,559 COMPARE TO Bismarck, ND
CITY, STATE Williston, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,026 - $138,559 COMPARE TO Bismarck, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,278 - $119,286 COMPARE TO Bismarck, ND
CITY, STATE Fargo, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,489 - $135,244 COMPARE TO Bismarck, ND
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About Bismarck, North Dakota    Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city i....More

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