Principal Geologist Salary in Worcester, MA

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How much does a Principal Geologist make in Worcester, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Geologist in Worcester, MA is $138,664. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,438 to $152,162, with most professionals earning between $96,203 and $164,450.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Worcester, MA

Average Base Salary

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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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $116,438 to $152,162 with the average base salary of $138,664. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,986 to $156,927 with the average total cash compensation of $143,189.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $138,664 $116,438 - $152,162
Bonus $4,524 $2,548 - $4,765
Total Pay $143,189 $118,986 - $156,927
* 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 Worcester, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,183 - $151,828 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Fitchburg, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,338 - $153,337 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,803 - $156,558 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,833 - $161,825 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Woonsocket, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,951 - $150,218 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,833 - $161,825 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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