Principal Geologist Salary in Nashville, TN

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How much does a Principal Geologist make in Nashville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Nashville, TN is $125,521. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $105,402 to $137,739, with most professionals earning between $87,084 and $148,863.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Nashville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
105402
137739
125521

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107708
142052
129617
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 Nashville, TN. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $105,402 to $137,739 with the average base salary of $125,521. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,708 to $142,052 with the average total cash compensation of $129,617.

View Average Salary for Principal Geologist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $125,521 $105,402 - $137,739
Bonus $4,096 $2,306 - $4,313
Total Pay $129,617 $107,708 - $142,052
* 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 Nashville, TN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,246 - $137,536 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,036 - $137,260 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,625 - $136,724 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,272 - $131,036 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,049 - $132,052 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,928 - $130,586 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
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About Nashville, Tennessee    Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the C....More

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