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Geologist salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Geologist roles in California, updated Oct 3, 2026.
- Median base pay$135,000a year
- Typical range$130,400–$172,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$217,500and above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Geologist postings in California
- Senior Geologist - LandFugro · Commerce, CA · $120K–$150K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior GeologistTerra AI · Redwood City, CA · $185K–$250K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026ApplyView posting
- Principal GeologistTerraphase Engineering · Pleasanton, CA · $145K–$200K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Geologist (Remote, Up to 75% travel)Niagarawater · Remote · $108K–$153K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Geologist make in California?
The median posted base pay for Geologist jobs in California is $135K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 4 companies.
What is the typical Geologist pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $130K–$173K. The top 10% list $218K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $130K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Geologist jobs?
The median here is $135K, against $100K across all 12 postings for the role.
How many Geologist jobs in California list pay?
4 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.