As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Geologist Engineer in California is $84,378, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,623 weekly, or $7,032 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Geologist Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Geologist Engineer in California vary widely, spanning from $68,667 to $100,514. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,154) and 75th percentile ($92,824), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,514 per year. This $16,670 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Consulting or Laboratory Testing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Geologist Engineer often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 61 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Geologist Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Geologist Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $68,667 CA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $76,154 CA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $84,378 CA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $92,824 CA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Geologist Engineer Salary $100,514 CA May 18, 2021
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What is a Geologist Engineer ?

An engineering geologist is a geologist trained in the discipline of engineering geology. Many organizations and governments have programs for the qualification, testing and certification of engineering geologists as a protection to the public. Engineering geologists commonly work with civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, developers and planners, to ensure that the geologic factors affecting the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are recognized and adequately accounted for. One of the earliest definitions of the "Engineering Geologis...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $81,147 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $82,301 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $85,227 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $80,993 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $78,914 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $83,995 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $81,377 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $76,681 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $93,927 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $93,696 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Geologist Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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