average salary for a geologist
Software Tester  Salary Geologists in the United States can expect to earn an average of $61K per year. Total cash compensation for Geologists runs from $40K to $131K depending on bonuses that can occasionally exceed $25K and profit sharing that can reach almost $29K. The most influential factor affecting pay for this group is the company, though the particular city and years of experience have a (lesser) impact as well.