How much does a Geologist earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Geologist in United States ranges from USD 65,000 to USD 79,960 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 4,453 job listings

Salary Guide

Geologist Salary in United States

Based on 4,453 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$65,000 - $79,960

Median salary

$65,000 - $79,960

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$23K

25th percentile$29K

Median$65K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$92K

50% of professionals earn between $28,667 - $79,960 USD

The median salary is $65,000

Top cities

New York98 job openings

Houston87 job openings

Denver77 job openings

Salt Lake City38 job openings

Irvine36 job openings

Elko32 job openings

Seattle31 job openings

Sacramento30 job openings

Portland28 job openings

Anchorage25 job openings

Charlotte25 job openings

Long Beach25 job openings

Atlanta23 job openings

Austin20 job openings

Burbank20 job openings

Indianapolis20 job openings

Tampa20 job openings

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Geologist

4,453 job openings

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The average salary for a Geologist in United States is USD 65,000 - USD 79,960 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 72,480 per year, based on 4,453 active job listings.

The cities with the most Geologist job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Denver, Salt Lake City, Irvine. New York leads with 98 job openings.

Explore 4,453 Geologist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.