Principal Geologist Salary in Duluth, Minnesota

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As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Duluth, MN is $127,079. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,710 to $139,448, with most professionals earning between $88,165 and $150,709.

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Assist with project management activities.

February 14, 2023

Prepares specification and work plans for field investigations, pumping tests, sampling, and ground water/soil remediation.

March 15, 2023

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

March 19, 2023

Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies.

April 25, 2023

Prepare and deliver marketing presentations.

April 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Duluth, MN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

106710

139448

127079

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

109043

143816

131221

What is the average salary for Principal Geologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Geologist in Duluth, MN. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $106,710 to $139,448 with the average base salary of $127,079. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,043 to $143,816 with the average total cash compensation of $131,221.

View Average Salary for Principal Geologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$127,079	$106,710 - $139,448
Bonus	$4,142	$2,334 - $4,368
Total Pay	$131,221	$109,043 - $143,816

* 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 Duluth, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,433 - $152,154	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,747 - $143,416	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,433 - $152,154	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,433 - $152,154	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,144 - $140,015	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,233 - $151,892	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN

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About Duluth, Minnesota

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land and 19.64 square miles (50.87 km2) is water. It is Minnesota's second-largest city by land area, surpassed only by Hibbing. Of its 87.3 square miles (226 km2), 68 square miles (180 km2), or 77.89%, is land and 19.3 square miles (50 km2), or 22.11%, is water. Duluth's canal connects Lake Superior to the Duluth–Superior harbor and the Saint Louis River. It is spanned by the Aerial Lift Bridge, which connects Canal Park with Minnesota Point ("Park Poi...

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