Principal Geologist Salary in Las Vegas, Nevada

How much does a Principal Geologist make in Las Vegas, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Las Vegas, NV is $129,792. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,988 to $142,426, with most professionals earning between $90,047 and $153,928.

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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 Las Vegas, NV

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

108988

142426

129792

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

111373

146886

134027

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 Vegas, NV. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $108,988 to $142,426 with the average base salary of $129,792. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,373 to $146,886 with the average total cash compensation of $134,027.

View Average Salary for Principal Geologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,792	$108,988 - $142,426
Bonus	$4,235	$2,385 - $4,460
Total Pay	$134,027	$111,373 - $146,886

* 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 Vegas, NV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE Henderson, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,544 - $141,846	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE North Las Vegas, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,988 - $142,426	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Lake Havasu City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,323 - $140,249	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE Saint George, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,323 - $140,249	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE San Bernardino, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,838 - $152,684	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE Victorville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,294 - $151,973	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV

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About Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is situated within Clark County in a basin on the floor of the Mojave Desert and is surrounded by mountain ranges on all sides. Much of the landscape is rocky and arid with desert vegetation and wildlife. It can be subjected to torrential flash floods, although much has been done to mitigate the effects of flash floods through improved drainage systems. The peaks surrounding Las Vegas reach elevations of over 10,000 feet (3,000 m), and act as barriers to the strong flow of moisture from the surrounding area. The elevation is approximately 2,030 ft (620 m) above sea level. According t...

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