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Geologist salary in Texas (Updated 2026)

How much does a Geologist make in Texas?

Average base salary

$101,842
21%
above national average
Average $101,842
Low $50,047
High $207,241

The average salary for a geologist is $101,842 per year in Texas. 25 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Geologist job openings in Texas

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Geologist 5
CDM Smith3.8out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$86,507 - $142,730 a year
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Geologist in Texas

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NES Fircroft
 
$291,200per year
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SM Energy
 
$287,500per year
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RWDY Inc
 
$247,520per year
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Cenergy International Services
 
$246,133per year
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RigUp
 
$236,600per year
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Handshake
 
$208,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Geologists near Texas

  1. Houston, TX
    $159,703 per year
  2. Odessa, TX
    $130,247 per year
  3. Midland, TX
    $93,483 per year
  4. Abilene, TX
    $86,774 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $69,296 per year

Where can a Geologist earn more?

Compare salaries for Geologists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Geologist get paid in Texas?

Junior Geologist

Job openings
Average $61,934 per year

Senior Geologist

Job openings
Average $140,527 per year