Principal Geologist Salary in Tucson, AZ

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Tucson, AZ is $125,406. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $105,301 to $137,613, with most professionals earning between $86,996 and $148,727.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Tucson, AZ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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125406

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107605
141925
129497
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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $105,301 to $137,613 with the average base salary of $125,406. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,605 to $141,925 with the average total cash compensation of $129,497.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $125,406 $105,301 - $137,613
Bonus $4,091 $2,304 - $4,312
Total Pay $129,497 $107,605 - $141,925
* 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 Tucson, AZ

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,147 - $136,105 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Gilbert, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,628 - $143,268 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Mesa, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,628 - $143,268 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Chandler, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,628 - $143,268 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,628 - $143,268 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Phoenix, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,611 - $143,247 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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