Principal Geologist Salary in Provo, UT

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Provo, UT is $123,168. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,426 to $135,157, with most professionals earning between $85,451 and $146,072.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Provo, UT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
103426
135157
123168

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
105689
139389
127186
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 Provo, UT. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $103,426 to $135,157 with the average base salary of $123,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,689 to $139,389 with the average total cash compensation of $127,186.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,168 $103,426 - $135,157
Bonus $4,019 $2,263 - $4,232
Total Pay $127,186 $105,689 - $139,389
* 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 Provo, UT

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Orem, UT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,426 - $135,157 COMPARE TO Provo, UT 0%
CITY, STATE Lehi, UT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,948 - $134,533 COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,178 - $141,367 COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,366 - $141,613 COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE Salt Lake City, UT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,655 - $141,991 COMPARE TO Provo, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,267 - $141,483 COMPARE TO Provo, UT
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About Provo, Utah    Provo /ˈproʊvoʊ/ is the third-largest city in Utah, United States. It is 43 miles (69 km) south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is th....More

Provo, Utah  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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