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Field geologist salary
Average field geologist salary
$109,947
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Average field geologist salary by state
Highest paying states for field geologists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $126,523 | $60.83 |
| 2 | Colorado | $122,702 | $58.99 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $109,535 | $52.66 |
| 4 | California | $121,579 | $58.45 |
| 5 | Maine | $98,442 | $47.33 |
| 6 | Nevada | $97,298 | $46.78 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $112,030 | $53.86 |
| 8 | Idaho | $96,518 | $46.40 |
| 9 | Virginia | $104,189 | $50.09 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $106,190 | $51.05 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $94,003 | $45.19 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $90,792 | $43.65 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $88,323 | $42.46 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $90,352 | $43.44 |
| 15 | Washington | $96,418 | $46.35 |
| 16 | Montana | $85,871 | $41.28 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $89,765 | $43.16 |
| 18 | Alabama | $91,812 | $44.14 |
| 19 | Ohio | $89,038 | $42.81 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $80,790 | $38.84 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $90,401 | $43.46 |
| 22 | Alaska | $95,747 | $46.03 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $85,952 | $41.32 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $80,726 | $38.81 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $89,039 | $42.81 |
| 26 | Vermont | $84,131 | $40.45 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $84,320 | $40.54 |
| 28 | Delaware | $87,320 | $41.98 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $81,159 | $39.02 |
| 30 | Maryland | $85,886 | $41.29 |
| 31 | New York | $86,077 | $41.38 |
| 32 | Utah | $80,526 | $38.71 |
| 33 | Michigan | $85,618 | $41.16 |
| 34 | Oregon | $79,993 | $38.46 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $86,117 | $41.40 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $85,791 | $41.25 |
| 37 | Florida | $82,486 | $39.66 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $84,534 | $40.64 |
| 39 | Arizona | $79,549 | $38.24 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $76,084 | $36.58 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $80,219 | $38.57 |
| 42 | Missouri | $68,499 | $32.93 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $64,484 | $31.00 |
| 44 | Kansas | $72,708 | $34.96 |
| 45 | Iowa | $67,163 | $32.29 |
| 46 | Georgia | $67,246 | $32.33 |
| 47 | Illinois | $70,213 | $33.76 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $65,427 | $31.46 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $66,564 | $32.00 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $59,154 | $28.44 |
| 51 | Indiana | $58,839 | $28.29 |
Field geologist salary details
A field geologist's salary ranges from $65,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $185,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a field geologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $185,000 | $15,417 | $89 |
| 75th Percentile | $144,000 | $12,000 | $69 |
| Average | $109,947 | $9,162 | $53 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40 |
| 10th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
Highest paying field geologist jobs
The highest paying types of field geologists are research geologist, exploration geologist, and consulting geologist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geology Internship | $109,240 | $9,103 | $52.52 | 48,632 |
| Geophysicist | $105,067 | $8,756 | $50.51 | 287 |
| Geoscientist | $110,629 | $9,219 | $53.19 | 302 |
| Exploration Geologist | $112,376 | $9,365 | $54.03 | 667 |
| Consulting Geologist | $112,160 | $9,347 | $53.92 | 5,484 |
| Staff Geologist | $108,966 | $9,081 | $52.39 | 68,971 |
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Field geologist salary trends
The average field geologist salary has risen by $10,704 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average field geologist earned $99,243 annually, but today, they earn $109,947 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for field geologists over the last decade.
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Average field geologist salary over time
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Field geologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $110,000 | $52.86 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | $108,000 | $51.99 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $107,000 | $51.48 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $106,000 | $50.75 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $105,000 | $50.71 | +0.1% |
Recently added field geologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBA Engineering, California | Field Geologist | Santa Rosa, CA | 05/30/2025 | $80,000 |
| Geo-Technology Associates | Field Geologist | Maryland | 05/15/2025 | $50,000 |
| Leidos Holdings Inc. | Field Geologist | Bridgeton, MO | 04/22/2025 | $57,850 |
| Imerys | Field Geologist | Lompoc, CA | 04/21/2025 | $70,000 |
| Barr Systems | Field Geologist Hybrid) | Hibbing, MN | 03/28/2025 | $69,000 |
| Montana Technological University | Field Geologist-Professional Scientist or Assistant Professor | Butte-Silver Bow, MT | 02/28/2025 | $12,689 |
| Montana University System | Field Geologist-Professional Scientist or Assistant Professor | Pony, MT | 02/19/2025 | $12,689 |
| Leidos | Field Geologist | Noel, MO | 02/18/2025 | $57,850 |
| Barr Systems | Field Geologist Hybrid) | Hibbing, MN | 02/18/2025 | $69,000 |
| Barr Engineering Co | Field Geologist Hybrid) | Minneapolis, MN | 02/17/2025 | $63,000 |
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