Professional Geologist Salary by State
Annual salary data for professional geologists across 29 states. National median: $84,118.
| State | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $66,560 | $111,400 | $178,880 |
| Alaska | $65,550 | $105,910 | $173,670 |
| Utah | $61,600 | $104,000 | $162,320 |
| Washington | $65,820 | $99,780 | $170,000 |
| Missouri | $51,890 | $95,210 | $130,260 |
| Oregon | $63,640 | $95,120 | $188,780 |
| Florida | $48,020 | $95,110 | $157,440 |
| Virginia | $51,860 | $94,160 | $166,470 |
| Idaho | $63,900 | $89,860 | $156,600 |
| Nebraska | $58,890 | $85,500 | $111,340 |
| Illinois | $62,770 | $85,420 | $133,590 |
| New York | $63,100 | $84,910 | $141,730 |
| Arizona | $59,090 | $83,630 | $134,130 |
| Delaware | $52,320 | $82,970 | $122,160 |
| Wisconsin | $62,650 | $80,610 | $142,420 |
| Alabama | $51,720 | $80,310 | $124,090 |
| North Carolina | $59,750 | $79,710 | $134,430 |
| Indiana | $54,450 | $79,290 | $129,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,380 | $78,890 | $118,810 |
| New Hampshire | $62,740 | $78,050 | $116,950 |
| Maine | $66,910 | $77,210 | $97,020 |
| Kansas | $52,150 | $76,980 | $148,760 |
| Tennessee | $51,850 | $76,610 | $115,750 |
| South Carolina | $41,340 | $76,600 | $130,240 |
| Wyoming | $44,980 | $72,590 | $110,140 |
| Minnesota | $50,450 | $72,490 | $123,030 |
| Kentucky | $41,560 | $68,990 | $113,730 |
| Arkansas | $47,400 | $65,250 | $110,350 |
| Georgia | $53,700 | $62,850 | $122,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics via CareerOneStop. Salary data is for informational purposes only.