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Geologist salary in Texas (Updated 2026)

How much does a Geologist make in Texas?

Average base salary

$117,533
41%
above national average
Average $117,533
Low $59,503
High $232,156

The average salary for a geologist is $117,533 per year in Texas. 30 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated April 29, 2026).

Geologist job openings in Texas

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Unconventional Operations Geol...
ExxonMobil3.9out of 5 stars.
Spring, TX
3 days 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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Cenergy International Services
 
$246,133per year
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RWDY Inc
 
$226,027per year
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RigUp
 
$198,900per year
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Pioneer Natural Resources
 
$183,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Geologists near Texas

  1. Houston, TX
    $166,684 per year
  2. Odessa, TX
    $121,566 per year
  3. Midland, TX
    $92,900 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 $61,691 per year

Senior Geologist

Job openings
Average $136,426 per year