Principal Geologist Salary in Tulsa, OK

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How much does a Principal Geologist make in Tulsa, OK?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Tulsa, OK is $125,009. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,968 to $137,178, with most professionals earning between $86,721 and $148,257.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Tulsa, OK

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
104968
137178
125009

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107264
141477
129088
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 Tulsa, OK. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $104,968 to $137,178 with the average base salary of $125,009. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,264 to $141,477 with the average total cash compensation of $129,088.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $125,009 $104,968 - $137,178
Bonus $4,078 $2,297 - $4,299
Total Pay $129,088 $107,264 - $141,477
* 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 Tulsa, OK

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tulsa, OK
CITY, STATE Broken Arrow, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,345 - $137,671 COMPARE TO Tulsa, OK
CITY, STATE Bartlesville, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,679 - $136,801 COMPARE TO Tulsa, OK
CITY, STATE Muskogee, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,679 - $136,801 COMPARE TO Tulsa, OK
CITY, STATE Stillwater, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,363 - $131,160 COMPARE TO Tulsa, OK
CITY, STATE Oklahoma City, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,362 - $132,465 COMPARE TO Tulsa, OK
CITY, STATE Edmond, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,029 - $132,030 COMPARE TO Tulsa, OK
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About Tulsa, Oklahoma    Tulsa is located in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, 99 miles (159 km) northeast of Oklahoma City; situated between the edge of the Great Plains a....More

Tulsa, Oklahoma  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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