Staff Geologist Salary in Newport News, VA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Geologist in Newport News, VA is $49,865. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,680 to a high of $66,515, with most professionals earning between $47,675 and $58,581.

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Average Salary Range for Staff Geologist in Newport News, VA

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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 Newport News, VA. The base salary for Staff Geologist ranges from $47,675 to $58,581 with the average base salary of $49,865. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,675 to $58,581 with the average total cash compensation of $49,865.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,865 $47,675 - $58,581
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $49,865 $47,675 - $58,581
* 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 Newport News, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,675 - $58,581 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,568 - $58,450 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,568 - $58,450 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,492 - $58,356 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,507 - $58,375 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,329 - $59,384 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
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About Newport News, Virginia    Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United State....More

Newport News, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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