Principal Hydrogeologist Salary in Cleveland, OH

How much does a Principal Hydrogeologist make in Cleveland, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Hydrogeologist in Cleveland, OH is $129,767. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,962 to $142,398, with most professionals earning between $90,021 and $153,899.

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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 Cleveland, OH

Average Base Salary

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108962

142398

129767

Average Total Cash Compensation

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111346

146861

134000

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 Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Principal Hydrogeologist ranges from $108,962 to $142,398 with the average base salary of $129,767. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,346 to $146,861 with the average total cash compensation of $134,000.

View Average Salary for Principal Hydrogeologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,767	$108,962 - $142,398
Bonus	$4,234	$2,384 - $4,462
Total Pay	$134,000	$111,346 - $146,861

* 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 Cleveland, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,445 - $143,029	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,534 - $143,145	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,020 - $139,861	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,374 - $141,630	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,532 - $139,223	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,532 - $139,223	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH

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About Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...

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