Principal Geologist Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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How much does a Principal Geologist make in Las Cruces, NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Las Cruces, NM is $114,438. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,091 to $125,577, with most professionals earning between $79,387 and $135,719.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Las Cruces, NM

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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 Las Cruces, NM. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $96,091 to $125,577 with the average base salary of $114,438. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,193 to $129,513 with the average total cash compensation of $118,171.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,438 $96,091 - $125,577
Bonus $3,733 $2,102 - $3,935
Total Pay $118,171 $98,193 - $129,513
* 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 Las Cruces, NM

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Sunland Park, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,053 - $126,834 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE El Paso, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,053 - $126,834 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,976 - $129,347 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,312 - $127,172 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,329 - $136,343 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,996 - $135,908 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
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About Las Cruces, New Mexico    Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated popul....More

Las Cruces, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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