How much does a Geotechnical Engineer I make in the United States? The average Geotechnical Engineer I salary in the United States is $73,285 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,585 and $78,085. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Geotechnical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $60,485 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $66,585 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $73,285 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $78,085 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Geotechnical Engineer I Salary $82,456 US April 24, 2024
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What skills does a Geotechnical Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.

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Geology: Geology is the science that studies the Earth's physical structure and substances, the history of rocks, the processes that act on them and the most economic way to use the world's resources.

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Design Engineering: Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.

Consulting 9.77%
Geology 2.81%
Design Engineering 1.66%
Others 85.76%

Job Description for Geotechnical Engineer I

Geotechnical Engineer I prepares and inspects projects involving drilling and exploration. Responsible for geological mapping, report writing, site characterization, numerical modeling and analysis of excavations/supports. Being a Geotechnical Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geotechnical Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Geotechnical Engineer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Geotechnical Engineer I, the upper level is Geotechnical Engineer II and then progresses to Geotechnical Engineer IV.

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Geotechnical Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Geotechnical Engineer I, the highest Geotechnical Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Geotechnical Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Geotechnical Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Geotechnical Engineer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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Skills associated with Geotechnical Engineer I: Geospatial (GIS) Analysis, Engineering Assessment Report, Construction Site Inspection, Modeling numerical

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