How much does a Staff Geologist make in Louisville, KY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Geologist in Louisville, KY is $50,745. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,481 to a high of $67,684, with most professionals earning between $48,513 and $59,612.

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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 Louisville, KY. The base salary for Staff Geologist ranges from $48,513 to $59,612 with the average base salary of $50,745. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,513 to $59,612 with the average total cash compensation of $50,745.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $50,745 $48,513 - $59,612
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $50,745 $48,513 - $59,612
* 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 Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,392 - $57,005 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,584 - $58,471 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,744 - $57,438 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,118 - $57,898 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Owensboro, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,659 - $58,562 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,624 - $60,977 COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Geologist LOCATION Louisville, KY MINIMUM SALARY $58,738 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,541
JOB TITLE Geologist I LOCATION Louisville, KY MINIMUM SALARY $44,398 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,788
JOB TITLE Geologist IV LOCATION Louisville, KY MINIMUM SALARY $90,991 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,818
JOB TITLE Geologist II LOCATION Louisville, KY MINIMUM SALARY $58,989 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,352
JOB TITLE Geologist III LOCATION Louisville, KY MINIMUM SALARY $76,868 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,479
JOB TITLE Geologist V LOCATION Louisville, KY MINIMUM SALARY $113,879 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,402
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About Louisville, Kentucky    Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

Louisville, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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