Salary of Geologist in United States 2026

How much does a Geologist earn?

$72,480 / Annual
Based on 1775 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $54,768 Average salary: $72,480 Maximum: $115,740

Minimum
$54,768 Average salary
$72,480 Maximum
$115,740

$6,040 / Monthly
Based on 1775 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,564 Average salary: $6,040 Maximum: $9,645

Minimum
$4,564 Average salary
$6,040 Maximum
$9,645

$201 / Daily
Based on 1775 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $152 Average salary: $201 Maximum: $322

Minimum
$152 Average salary
$201 Maximum
$322

$38 / Hourly
Based on 1775 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $29 Average salary: $38 Maximum: $60

Minimum
$29 Average salary
$38 Maximum
$60

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Geologist in United States

Geologist/Sr. Geologist

4 days ago

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Trisearch Full-time

Geologist / Sr Geologist – Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)Search conducted by TriSearch on behalf of a confidential...
Geologist

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 4 hours ago

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Forest Service Full-time $50,460 Contract

Summary This announcement is being advertised as a Forest Service National Hiring effort to fill multiple vacancies....
Geologist

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 4 hours ago

Mont Belvieu, Texas, United States ONEOK Full-time $131,000 - $197,000 Contract

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first....

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FAQ - Geologist

The average salary for Geologist is USD72,480 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 1775 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Geologist in United States.

The lowest salary of Geologist per year in United States is USD54,768

The highest salary for Geologist per year in United States is USD115,740

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 1,775 job postings with salary.