Principal Geologist Salary in Spokane, WA

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Principal Geologist in Spokane, WA is $133,993. While Salary.com is seeing that Principal Geologist salary in Spokane, WA can go up to $158,911 or down to $92,955, but most earn between $112,512 and $147,036. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Geologist in the United States.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Spokane, WA

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What is the average salary for Principal Geologist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Geologist in Spokane, WA. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $112,512 to $147,036 with the average base salary of $133,993. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,973 to $151,643 with the average total cash compensation of $138,362.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $133,993 $112,512 - $147,036
Bonus $4,370 $2,461 - $4,607
Total Pay $138,362 $114,973 - $151,643
* 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 Spokane, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Coeur D Alene, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,702 - $140,751 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,000 - $151,594 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,275 - $151,954 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,959 - $152,848 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,783 - $129,094 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,153 - $121,737 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
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About Spokane, Washington    Spokane (/ˌspoʊˈkæn/ (listen) spoh-KAN) is a city in Spokane County in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. It is located on the....More

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