How much does a Staff Geologist make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Geologist in Albany, NY is $53,828. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,310 to a high of $71,801, with most professionals earning between $51,463 and $63,235.

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What is the average salary for Staff Geologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Geologist in Albany, NY. The base salary for Staff Geologist ranges from $51,463 to $63,235 with the average base salary of $53,828. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,463 to $63,235 with the average total cash compensation of $53,828.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,828 $51,463 - $63,235
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $53,828 $51,463 - $63,235
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,336 - $63,080 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,443 - $63,210 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,500 - $68,196 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,026 - $63,927 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,351 - $63,098 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,867 - $66,189 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Geologist LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $62,326 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,701
JOB TITLE Geologist I LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $47,128 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,158
JOB TITLE Geologist II LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $62,617 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,741
JOB TITLE Geologist III LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $81,596 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,475
JOB TITLE Geologist IV LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $96,588 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,142
JOB TITLE Geologist V LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $120,883 MAXIMUM SALARY $132,054
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