What are the main factors that influence a Chief Geologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Chief Geologist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Chief Geologist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Chief Geologist's salary?

A Chief Geologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,067 for beginners, reaching about $77,273 at mid-level, and approach $118,326 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chief Geologist?

Chief Geologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief Geologist roles are District of Columbia $98,343, California $97,970, Massachusetts $96,665. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief Geologist roles make?

Salaries for Chief Geologist level roles vary by specialization: Chief Geologist Red: $280,758; Expert Geologist: $131,100; Geologist V: $131,007; Geologist IV: $109,123; Senior Geologist: $85,560.

Chief Geologist Salary in West Virginia

How much does a Chief Geologist make in West Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Geologist in West Virginia is $79,984 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Chief Geologist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,839
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,656 to $92,994
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,253

10% $60,253

50% (Median) $79,984

90% $104,839

Chief Geologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,994	$7,749	$1,788	$45
Average	$79,984	$6,665	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$69,656	$5,805	$1,340	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Chief Geologist Salaries

A Chief Geologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Geologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Geologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,067
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,156
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,273
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,560
Expert (over 8 years): $118,326

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Geologist I	less than 1 year	$47,067
Geologist II	1-2 years	$62,156
Chief Geologist	2-4 years	$77,273
Geologist IV	5-8 years	$98,560
Geologist V	over 8 years	$118,326

How Do Chief Geologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief Geologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,343.
California: $97,970.
Massachusetts: $96,665.

District of Columbia $98,343 California $97,970 Massachusetts $96,665 Washington $96,309 New Jersey $96,274 Alaska $96,149 Connecticut $94,924 New York $94,426

Hawaii $92,836 Rhode Island $92,090 Maryland $91,584 Minnesota $90,891 Colorado $90,625 Illinois $90,536 Oregon $90,198 Delaware $89,950

New Hampshire $89,793 Virginia $89,443 Pennsylvania $88,422 Nevada $87,907 North Dakota $87,738 Michigan $87,472 Wisconsin $87,374 Vermont $87,178

Texas $86,637 Maine $86,601 Arizona $86,548 Ohio $86,486 Georgia $85,668 Indiana $85,260 Wyoming $85,180 Utah $85,056

Iowa $85,002 Kansas $84,576 Louisiana $84,452 North Carolina $84,407 Missouri $84,389 Florida $84,043 Montana $83,856 Nebraska $83,679

Kentucky $83,581 South Carolina $83,226 Tennessee $83,004 Idaho $82,915 New Mexico $82,267 Oklahoma $82,124 Alabama $81,600 South Dakota $80,721

Arkansas $80,241 West Virginia $79,984 Mississippi $79,211

Top Paying Cities for Chief Geologist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Bomont: $79,124
Yawkey: $79,158
Logan: $78,484

Bomont, WV $79,124

Yawkey, WV $79,158

Logan, WV $78,484

Accoville, WV $78,403

Amherstdale, WV $78,397

Baisden, WV $77,928

Bruno, WV $78,149

Chauncey, WV $78,312

Cora, WV $78,402

Davin, WV $78,226

Gilbert, WV $78,014

Henlawson, WV $78,573

Holden, WV $78,249

Kistler, WV $78,413

Lorado, WV $78,351

Lyburn, WV $78,132

Mallory, WV $78,399

Man, WV $78,161

Mount Gay, WV $78,445

Omar, WV $78,072

Peach Creek, WV $78,501

Sarah Ann, WV $77,956

Stollings, WV $78,375

Switzer, WV $78,370

Verdunville, WV $78,351

Verner, WV $77,922

Wharncliffe, WV $77,840

Whitman, WV $78,253

Wilkinson, WV $78,426

Yolyn, WV $78,199

Williamson, WV $78,244

Borderland, WV $78,331

Breeden, WV $78,361

Chattaroy, WV $78,310

Crum, WV $78,469

Delbarton, WV $78,082

Dingess, WV $78,319

Edgarton, WV $77,936

Kermit, WV $78,378

Lenore, WV $78,211

Matewan, WV $77,994

Naugatuck, WV $78,231

Newtown, WV $77,968

North Matewan, WV $78,063

Ragland, WV $78,076

Rawl, WV $78,111

Red Jacket, WV $77,940

Varney, WV $77,978

Wilsondale, WV $78,310

Huntington, WV $78,965

Beckley, WV $78,496

Allen Junction, WV $77,923

Amigo, WV $77,591

Ansted, WV $78,724

Beaver, WV $78,083

Bolt, WV $78,347

Bradley, WV $78,535

Camp Creek, WV $77,631

Coal City, WV $77,849

Cool Ridge, WV $77,759

Corinne, WV $77,968

Crab Orchard, WV $78,260

Danese, WV $78,009

Daniels, WV $78,052

Dothan, WV $78,565

Eccles, WV $78,285

Edmond, WV $78,426

Fairdale, WV $78,421

Fayetteville, WV $78,581

Flat Top, WV $77,630

Ghent, WV $77,737

Glen Daniel, WV $78,392

Glen Fork, WV $78,232

Glen Jean, WV $78,435

Glen Rogers, WV $78,152

Glen White, WV $78,269

Harper, WV $78,385

Helen, WV $77,781

Hico, WV $78,364

Hilltop, WV $78,622

Josephine, WV $77,663

Lanark, WV $78,160

Lansing, WV $78,502

Layland, WV $77,880

Lester, WV $78,122

Lochgelly, WV $78,630

Lookout, WV $78,255

Maben, WV $77,798

Mabscott, WV $78,395

Mac Arthur, WV $78,312

Mc Graws, WV $78,057

Saulsville, WV $77,937

Midway, WV $78,114

Minden, WV $78,465

Mount Hope, WV $78,439

Mullens, WV $78,021

Oak Hill, WV $78,445

Odd, WV $77,619

Pax, WV $78,440

Piney View, WV $78,158

Prince, WV $78,125

Princewick, WV $77,898

Prosperity, WV $78,515

Raleigh, WV $78,191

Ravencliff, WV $78,274

Rhodell, WV $77,867

Sabine, WV $78,159

Scarbro, WV $78,617

Shady Spring, WV $77,853

Skelton, WV $78,435

Slab Fork, WV $78,007

Sophia, WV $78,090

Spanishburg, WV $77,786

Boomer, WV $79,043

Buffalo, WV $78,907

Cabin Creek, WV $79,445

Cannelton, WV $79,094

Cedar Grove, WV $79,359

Charlton Heights, WV $78,967

Clay, WV $78,535

Clear Creek, WV $78,516

Clendenin, WV $79,334

Clothier, WV $78,699

Colcord, WV $78,779

Comfort, WV $79,328

Costa, WV $79,439

Danville, WV $78,900

Dawes, WV $79,247

Deep Water, WV $78,869

Dixie, WV $79,079

Dorothy, WV $78,870

Drybranch, WV $79,366

Dry Creek, WV $78,570

Duck, WV $78,367

Dunbar, WV $79,740

East Bank, WV $79,460

Eleanor, WV $79,029

Elkview, WV $79,528

Eskdale, WV $79,055

Ethel, WV $78,398

Falling Rock, WV $79,391

Foster, WV $79,153

Fraziers Bottom, WV $78,718

Gallagher, WV $79,029

Gauley Bridge, WV $78,840

Glasgow, WV $79,416

Glen, WV $79,113

Glen Ferris, WV $78,948

Gordon, WV $78,841

Handley, WV $79,218

Hansford, WV $79,297

Henderson, WV $78,645

Hernshaw, WV $79,697

Hewett, WV $78,707

Hometown, WV $79,237

Hugheston, WV $79,261

Indore, WV $78,927

Institute, WV $79,717

Ivydale, WV $78,582

Jeffrey, WV $78,874

Kanawha Falls, WV $78,812

Kimberly, WV $79,072

Kincaid, WV $78,732

Lake, WV $78,515

Leon, WV $78,676

Liberty, WV $79,149

Lizemores, WV $79,114

London, WV $79,274

Madison, WV $79,036

Mammoth, WV $79,363

Maysel, WV $78,865

Miami, WV $79,333

Montgomery, WV $79,128

Mount Carbon, WV $78,973

Naoma, WV $78,426

Nebo, WV $78,500

Nellis, WV $79,374

Nitro, WV $79,543

Orgas, WV $79,040

Ottawa, WV $78,777

Page, WV $78,737

Peytona, WV $79,329

Pinch, WV $79,666

Poca, WV $79,398

Pond Gap, WV $79,237

Powellton, WV $78,914

Pratt, WV $79,352

Procious, WV $79,036

Racine, WV $79,466

Red House, WV $79,124

Ridgeview, WV $79,306

Robson, WV $78,771

Rock Creek, WV $78,525

Saint Albans, WV $79,516

Saxon, WV $78,313

Seth, WV $79,141

Sharples, WV $78,408

Mount Olive, WV $79,077

Smithers, WV $79,132

Southside, WV $78,470

Sylvester, WV $79,026

Tad, WV $79,727

Tornado, WV $79,486

Turtle Creek, WV $78,850

Twilight, WV $78,768

Uneeda, WV $78,957

Van, WV $78,848

Wharton, WV $78,400

Whitesville, WV $78,884

Widen, WV $78,297

Winfield, WV $79,158

Winifrede, WV $79,522

Advent, WV $79,256

Arnoldsburg, WV $78,325

Cyclone, WV $78,347

Bluefield, WV $78,163

Athens, WV $78,037

Beeson, WV $77,684

Bramwell, WV $77,988

Bud, WV $77,824

Covel, WV $77,857

Freeman, WV $78,057

Herndon, WV $77,627

Hiawatha, WV $77,684

Kegley, WV $77,921

Kellysville, WV $78,766

Lashmeet, WV $77,811

Matoaka, WV $77,684

Montcalm, WV $77,969

Nemours, WV $78,024

Princeton, WV $78,336

Rock, WV $77,786

Wolfe, WV $78,274

Welch, WV $77,780

Anawalt, WV $77,892

Avondale, WV $77,730

Bartley, WV $77,755

Berwind, WV $78,064

Big Sandy, WV $77,982

Bradshaw, WV $78,048

Brenton, WV $78,001

Clear Fork, WV $78,080

Coal Mountain, WV $78,077

Cucumber, WV $77,876

Davy, WV $77,771

Eckman, WV $77,700

Elbert, WV $77,773

Elkhorn, WV $77,701

Fanrock, WV $77,698

Gary, WV $77,812

Hanover, WV $77,868

Hemphill, WV $77,763

Hensley, WV $77,755

Iaeger, WV $77,751

Ikes Fork, WV $77,836

Isaban, WV $77,850

Itmann, WV $77,953

Jenkinjones, WV $78,097

Jesse, WV $78,116

Jolo, WV $77,913

Justice, WV $78,073

Kimball, WV $77,748

Kopperston, WV $78,386

Kyle, WV $78,074

Lynco, WV $78,215

Marianna, WV $78,064

Matheny, WV $78,160

Maybeury, WV $77,915

Mohawk, WV $77,968

Newhall, WV $77,997

Helvetia, WV $78,000

Kanawha Head, WV $78,069

Lorentz, WV $78,265

Pickens, WV $77,839

Rock Cave, WV $78,143

Selbyville, WV $77,976

Tallmansville, WV $78,144

Volga, WV $78,263

Elkins, WV $78,277

Belington, WV $78,256

Beverly, WV $78,181

Bowden, WV $77,900

Coalton, WV $78,226

Dailey, WV $78,135

Davis, WV $77,980

Richwood, WV $77,738

Dryfork, WV $77,993

Durbin, WV $78,071

Upperglade, WV $78,000

Ellamore, WV $78,191

Glady, WV $77,756

Hambleton, WV $78,159

Harman, WV $77,943

Hendricks, WV $78,002

Huttonsville, WV $78,049

Junior, WV $78,321

Kerens, WV $78,088

Mabie, WV $78,053

Mill Creek, WV $78,099

Monterville, WV $77,794

Montrose, WV $78,165

Norton, WV $78,196

Parsons, WV $78,093

Webster Springs, WV $77,953

Red Creek, WV $78,037

Slatyfork, WV $77,849

Thomas, WV $78,104

Valley Bend, WV $78,241

Valley Head, WV $77,928

Whitmer, WV $77,921

Bergoo, WV $77,801

Clarksburg, WV $78,423

Alma, WV $78,582

Alum Bridge, WV $78,182

Anmoore, WV $78,427

Auburn, WV $78,282

Berea, WV $78,249

Bridgeport, WV $78,379

Burnsville, WV $78,102

Cairo, WV $78,620

Camden, WV $78,232

Center Point, WV $78,405

Coxs Mills, WV $78,216

Crawford, WV $78,147

Ellenboro, WV $78,572

Flemington, WV $78,256

Folsom, WV $78,220

New Richmond, WV $77,844

Northfork, WV $77,715

North Spring, WV $77,841

Oceana, WV $78,285

Pageton, WV $77,794

Panther, WV $77,885

Paynesville, WV $78,086

Pineville, WV $77,993

Premier, WV $77,767

Raysal, WV $78,076

Rock View, WV $78,070

Roderfield, WV $77,746

Simon, WV $77,984

Squire, WV $77,706

Switchback, WV $77,897

Thorpe, WV $77,786

War, WV $77,823

Warriormine, WV $78,072

Wilcoe, WV $77,700

Wyoming, WV $78,007

Lewisburg, WV $78,570

Fairlea, WV $78,954

Alderson, WV $78,382

Arbovale, WV $78,207

Asbury, WV $78,310

Ballard, WV $78,815

Bartow, WV $77,986

Buckeye, WV $78,020

Caldwell, WV $79,127

Cass, WV $77,873

Crawley, WV $78,051

Dunmore, WV $78,110

Forest Hill, WV $78,414

Frankford, WV $78,461

Gap Mills, WV $79,897

Grassy Meadows, WV $77,960

Green Bank, WV $78,321

Greenville, WV $78,872

Hillsboro, WV $77,750

Lindside, WV $79,168

Marlinton, WV $78,032

Maxwelton, WV $78,555

White Sulphur Springs, WV $78,893

Pence Springs, WV $78,443

Peterstown, WV $79,059

Renick, WV $77,908

Ronceverte, WV $79,026

Secondcreek, WV $79,244

Sinks Grove, WV $79,006

Smoot, WV $77,879

Talcott, WV $78,529

Union, WV $79,128

Waiteville, WV $80,003

Wayside, WV $78,560

Williamsburg, WV $77,939

Wolfcreek, WV $78,550

Alloy, WV $78,971

Alum Creek, WV $79,573

Amma, WV $78,930

Arnett, WV $78,511

Artie, WV $78,686

Ashford, WV $79,590

Bancroft, WV $79,336

Belle, WV $79,614

Bickmore, WV $78,858

Bim, WV $78,731

Blair, WV $78,229

Bloomingrose, WV $79,480

Blount, WV $79,506

Blue Creek, WV $79,608

Bob White, WV $78,801

Chloe, WV $78,510

Cottageville, WV $78,579

Evans, WV $78,682

Gandeeville, WV $79,008

Gay, WV $78,742

Given, WV $78,897

Hartford, WV $78,985

Kenna, WV $79,155

Left Hand, WV $78,860

Le Roy, WV $78,585

Letart, WV $78,663

Looneyville, WV $78,771

Mason, WV $79,079

Millstone, WV $78,343

Millwood, WV $78,760

Mount Alto, WV $78,560

New Haven, WV $78,979

Newton, WV $78,774

Normantown, WV $78,161

Orma, WV $78,403

Reedy, WV $78,579

Ripley, WV $78,664

Sandyville, WV $78,644

Spencer, WV $78,559

Wallback, WV $78,819

Walton, WV $79,102

West Columbia, WV $78,754

Charleston, WV $79,744

Ridgeley, WV $79,046

Rio, WV $77,987

Romney, WV $78,072

Shanks, WV $78,095

Springfield, WV $78,535

Terra Alta, WV $78,622

Wiley Ford, WV $79,191

Baker, WV $78,118

Brandywine, WV $78,390

Circleville, WV $78,048

Franklin, WV $78,319

High View, WV $78,687

Lost City, WV $78,360

Mathias, WV $78,538

Riverton, WV $77,929

Sugar Grove, WV $78,640

Bloomery, WV $78,195

Fisher, WV $78,072

Capon Springs, WV $78,490

Maysville, WV $78,034

Moorefield, WV $78,270

Milam, WV $78,316

Old Fields, WV $78,045

Petersburg, WV $78,160

Wardensville, WV $78,477

Purgitsville, WV $78,011

Cabins, WV $78,085

Yellow Spring, WV $78,229

Upper Tract, WV $78,139

Seneca Rocks, WV $77,899

Onego, WV $77,931

Martinsburg, WV $82,016

Bakerton, WV $85,063

Berkeley Springs, WV $78,739

Bunker Hill, WV $82,672

Charles Town, WV $85,209

Falling Waters, WV $81,754

Gerrardstown, WV $81,375

Glengary, WV $80,827

Great Cacapon, WV $78,471

Halltown, WV $85,537

Harpers Ferry, WV $85,389

Hedgesville, WV $80,115

Inwood, WV $82,357

Kearneysville, WV $83,488

Levels, WV $78,302

Millville, WV $85,549

Paw Paw, WV $78,339

Points, WV $78,190

Galloway, WV $78,323

Glenville, WV $78,327

Grafton, WV $78,330

Gypsy, WV $78,465

Harrisville, WV $78,501

Haywood, WV $78,379

Hepzibah, WV $78,394

Horner, WV $78,245

Independence, WV $78,930

Ireland, WV $78,071

Jacksonburg, WV $78,399

Jane Lew, WV $78,296

Linn, WV $78,165

Lost Creek, WV $78,297

Lumberport, WV $78,291

Meadowbrook, WV $78,345

Moatsville, WV $78,124

Mount Clare, WV $78,326

Newburg, WV $78,542

New Milton, WV $78,283

Orlando, WV $78,079

Pennsboro, WV $78,462

Philippi, WV $78,247

Pine Grove, WV $78,709

Pullman, WV $78,326

Reynoldsville, WV $78,318

Rosemont, WV $78,253

Rowlesburg, WV $78,081

Salem, WV $78,404

Sand Fork, WV $78,191

Shinnston, WV $78,469

Shirley, WV $78,638

Simpson, WV $78,498

Smithburg, WV $78,703

Smithfield, WV $78,646

Spelter, WV $78,436

Thornton, WV $78,162

Troy, WV $78,190

Tunnelton, WV $78,302

Ranson, WV $84,254

Wallace, WV $78,158

West Milford, WV $78,517

Weston, WV $78,309

West Union, WV $78,531

Wilsonburg, WV $78,421

Wyatt, WV $78,598

Morgantown, WV $80,500

Albright, WV $79,611

Arthurdale, WV $79,438

Blacksville, WV $81,025

Bretz, WV $79,825

Bruceton Mills, WV $80,331

Cassville, WV $80,661

Dellslow, WV $80,221

Granville, WV $80,753

Kingwood, WV $79,142

Maidsville, WV $80,908

Masontown, WV $79,813

Osage, WV $80,750

Pentress, WV $81,013

Pursglove, WV $80,720

Reedsville, WV $79,446

Fairmont, WV $79,215

Barrackville, WV $79,550

Baxter, WV $79,856

Big Run, WV $78,932

Burton, WV $79,799

Carolina, WV $79,221

Colfax, WV $78,949

Enterprise, WV $78,745

Fairview, WV $80,241

Farmington, WV $79,421

Four States, WV $79,023

Grant Town, WV $79,996

Hundred, WV $80,314

Idamay, WV $79,325

Kingmont, WV $79,076

Littleton, WV $79,430

Mannington, WV $79,152

Metz, WV $79,422

Montana Mines, WV $79,756

Rachel, WV $79,414

Rivesville, WV $79,901

Wana, WV $80,347

Worthington, WV $78,819

Sutton, WV $78,032

Birch River, WV $78,038

Cedarville, WV $78,158

Copen, WV $78,107

Dille, WV $78,286

Exchange, WV $78,026

Flatwoods, WV $78,067

Frametown, WV $78,214

Gassaway, WV $78,175

Heaters, WV $78,060

Little Birch, WV $78,120

Napier, WV $78,055

Rosedale, WV $78,208

Shock, WV $78,195

Summersville, WV $78,580

Belva, WV $78,983

Calvin, WV $78,119

Canvas, WV $78,207

Drennen, WV $78,492

Gilboa, WV $78,342

Keslers Cross Lanes, WV $78,373

Leivasy, WV $77,765

Mount Lookout, WV $78,405

Mount Nebo, WV $78,121

Nallen, WV $78,048

Nettie, WV $78,086

Pool, WV $78,269

Swiss, WV $78,702

Tioga, WV $78,041

Augusta, WV $78,162

Aurora, WV $78,148

Bayard, WV $78,052

Burlington, WV $78,264

Capon Bridge, WV $78,282

Delray, WV $78,161

Eglon, WV $78,175

Elk Garden, WV $78,509

Fort Ashby, WV $78,906

Gormania, WV $78,298

Green Spring, WV $78,547

Keyser, WV $78,769

Lahmansville, WV $78,010

Mount Storm, WV $78,114

New Creek, WV $78,253

Piedmont, WV $79,350

Walkersville, WV $78,153

Ridgeway, WV $82,763

Rippon, WV $85,124

Shenandoah Junction, WV $83,932

Shepherdstown, WV $83,478

Slanesville, WV $78,273

Summit Point, WV $84,184

Alkol, WV $79,001

Apple Grove, WV $78,739

Ashton, WV $78,762

Barboursville, WV $78,857

Big Creek, WV $78,591

Branchland, WV $78,715

Ceredo, WV $78,915

Chapmanville, WV $78,619

Culloden, WV $78,789

Dunlow, WV $78,570

East Lynn, WV $78,707

Fort Gay, WV $78,626

Gallipolis Ferry, WV $78,793

Genoa, WV $78,639

Glenwood, WV $78,827

Griffithsville, WV $79,022

Hamlin, WV $78,782

Harts, WV $78,487

Hurricane, WV $79,041

Julian, WV $79,308

Kenova, WV $78,884

Kiahsville, WV $78,598

Lavalette, WV $78,898

Lesage, WV $78,876

Midkiff, WV $78,664

Milton, WV $78,809

Myra, WV $78,728

Ona, WV $78,834

Pecks Mill, WV $78,598

Point Pleasant, WV $78,724

Prichard, WV $78,780

Ranger, WV $78,603

Salt Rock, WV $78,811

Scott Depot, WV $79,308

Shoals, WV $78,880

Sod, WV $79,327

Spurlockville, WV $78,892

Sumerco, WV $79,250

Teays, WV $79,356

Wayne, WV $78,796

West Hamlin, WV $78,769

Woodville, WV $79,143

Stanaford, WV $78,203

Stephenson, WV $77,697

Surveyor, WV $78,198

Thurmond, WV $77,880

Victor, WV $78,518

Winona, WV $78,103

Wyco, WV $77,861

Hinton, WV $78,027

Charmco, WV $77,844

Rainelle, WV $77,898

Elton, WV $77,697

Green Sulphur Springs, WV $77,825

Jumping Branch, WV $77,728

Lerona, WV $78,146

Leslie, WV $77,815

Meadow Bridge, WV $77,706

Meadow Creek, WV $77,641

Nimitz, WV $77,878

Pipestem, WV $78,185

Quinwood, WV $77,737

Rupert, WV $77,764

Sandstone, WV $77,834

Spring Dale, WV $77,715

White Oak, WV $77,726

Wheeling, WV $81,624

Beech Bottom, WV $82,116

Benwood, WV $81,188

Bethany, WV $82,690

Cameron, WV $80,596

Chester, WV $82,258

Colliers, WV $83,065

Dallas, WV $81,553

Follansbee, WV $82,760

Glen Dale, WV $80,960

Glen Easton, WV $79,908

Mcmechen, WV $81,175

Moundsville, WV $80,571

New Cumberland, WV $82,383

Newell, WV $81,675

Proctor, WV $79,359

New Manchester, WV $82,589

Short Creek, WV $81,979

Triadelphia, WV $81,653

Valley Grove, WV $82,652

Weirton, WV $82,995

Wellsburg, WV $82,706

West Liberty, WV $82,303

Windsor Heights, WV $82,082

Parkersburg, WV $78,872

Hacker Valley, WV $77,957

Vienna, WV $78,864

Mineral Wells, WV $78,824

Belleville, WV $78,785

Belmont, WV $78,745

Big Bend, WV $78,453

Big Springs, WV $78,375

Brohard, WV $78,547

Creston, WV $78,546

Davisville, WV $78,841

Elizabeth, WV $78,667

Friendly, WV $78,743

Grantsville, WV $78,421

Macfarlan, WV $78,580

Middlebourne, WV $78,895

Mount Zion, WV $78,421

Munday, WV $78,538

New Martinsville, WV $78,830

Paden City, WV $79,526

Palestine, WV $78,624

Petroleum, WV $78,645

Porters Falls, WV $78,837

Ravenswood, WV $78,756

Reader, WV $78,670

Rockport, WV $78,723

Saint Marys, WV $78,707

Sistersville, WV $78,985

Smithville, WV $78,350

Walker, WV $78,758

Washington, WV $78,827

Waverly, WV $78,786

Williamstown, WV $78,822

Buckhannon, WV $78,380

Fenwick, WV $77,856

Erbacon, WV $77,874

Craigsville, WV $78,109

Cowen, WV $77,868

Camden On Gauley, WV $77,839

Snowshoe, WV $77,811

Adrian, WV $78,461

Cleveland, WV $78,139

Diana, WV $77,956

French Creek, WV $78,236

Frenchton, WV $78,228

Chief Geologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chief Geologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Chief Geologist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chief Geologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chief Geologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$119,976	$58.0	50%
Energy & Utilities	$95,981	$46.0	20%
Construction	$87,982	$42.0	10%

Chief Geologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Geologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$69,656

Average $79,984/year

$92,994

$5,805

Average $6,665/month

$7,749

$1,340

Average $1,538/week

$1,788

$33

Average $38/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,994	$7,749	$1,788	$45
Average	$79,984	$6,665	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$69,656	$5,805	$1,340	$33

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