Principal Hydrogeologist Salary in Billings, MT

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Hydrogeologist in Billings, MT is $127,413. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,987 to $139,815, with most professionals earning between $88,390 and $151,105.

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Prepare report and proposals, attend and lead client meetings, and deliver client and industry facing project overviews and presentations.

December 09, 2022

Support the growth of our consulting business by developing and implementing Business Development plans.

December 12, 2022

Demonstrated large- and small-project consulting experience in at least some of the above-listed areas is essential.

January 29, 2023

Understands current water trends and influences on groundwater.

February 18, 2023

Assist with project management activities.

March 05, 2023

Provide senior technical support to hydrogeologists and groundwater engineers in a variety of projects, including water sourcing, hydrogeological assessments, groundwater sustainability, aquifer mapping, design installation and testing of pumping wells and monitoring wells, environmental impact assessments, dewatering, groundwater monitoring, groundwater modelling, and contaminant hydrogeology.

March 10, 2023

Delivery of local projects in accordance with sound Project Management principles .

March 27, 2023

Promote a culture of zero harm within the team and associated business.

March 30, 2023

Participate actively and effectively in business development such as networking, presentations, negotiations, proposal preparation/writing etc.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Hydrogeologist in Billings, MT

Average Base Salary

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106987

139815

127413

Average Total Cash Compensation

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109326

144197

131570

What is the average salary for Principal Hydrogeologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Hydrogeologist in Billings, MT. The base salary for Principal Hydrogeologist ranges from $106,987 to $139,815 with the average base salary of $127,413. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,326 to $144,197 with the average total cash compensation of $131,570.

View Average Salary for Principal Hydrogeologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$127,413	$106,987 - $139,815
Bonus	$4,157	$2,340 - $4,382
Total Pay	$131,570	$109,326 - $144,197

* 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 Hydrogeologist Salary Near Billings, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,666 - $136,781	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Cody, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,666 - $136,781	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,337 - $121,977	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,337 - $121,977	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,338 - $127,205	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,780 - $129,090	COMPARE TO Billings, MT

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About Billings, Montana

Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, which has a total a population of 170,498. It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the "Magic City" because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. The city is named for Frederick H. Billings, a former president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. With one of the largest trade areas in the Uni...

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