Senior Exploration Geologist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Exploration Geologist in Pittsburgh, PA is $68,158. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,520 to $87,105, with most professionals earning between $53,566 and $104,356.

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Average Salary Range for Senior Exploration Geologist in Pittsburgh, PA

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What is the average salary for Senior Exploration Geologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Exploration Geologist in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Senior Exploration Geologist ranges from $60,520 to $87,105 with the average base salary of $68,158. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,530 to $95,039 with the average total cash compensation of $68,810.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,158 $60,520 - $87,105
Bonus $652 $10 - $7,934
Total Pay $68,810 $60,530 - $95,039
* 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.

Senior Exploration Geologist Salary Near Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,624 - $84,377 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,899 - $86,211 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,151 - $86,575 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,151 - $86,575 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,865 - $83,285 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,747 - $81,676 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

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