Staff Geologist Salary in Columbus, OH

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How much does a Staff Geologist make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Geologist in Columbus, OH is $51,648. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,313 to a high of $68,893, with most professionals earning between $49,379 and $60,674.

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Average Salary Range for Staff Geologist in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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51648

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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60674
51648
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 Columbus, OH. The base salary for Staff Geologist ranges from $49,379 to $60,674 with the average base salary of $51,648. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,379 to $60,674 with the average total cash compensation of $51,648.

View Average Salary for Staff Geologist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $51,648 $49,379 - $60,674
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $51,648 $49,379 - $60,674
* 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.

Staff Geologist Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,074 - $60,300 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,234 - $58,038 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,305 - $56,898 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,542 - $59,646 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,079 - $60,307 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,990 - $57,739 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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