Principal Geologist Salary in Erie, PA

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How much does a Principal Geologist make in Erie, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Erie, PA is $120,417. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,116 to $132,139, with most professionals earning between $83,543 and $142,810.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

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101116
132139
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
103329
136276
124346
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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $101,116 to $132,139 with the average base salary of $120,417. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,329 to $136,276 with the average total cash compensation of $124,346.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $120,417 $101,116 - $132,139
Bonus $3,929 $2,212 - $4,138
Total Pay $124,346 $103,329 - $136,276
* 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 Erie, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,380 - $137,710 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,378 - $140,322 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,350 - $131,137 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,044 - $141,193 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,156 - $140,032 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,133 - $141,309 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

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