What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Core Logging Geologist?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Core Logging Geologist jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Wyoming, WY. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $94,319 $7,859 $1,813 $45.35 Sitka, AK $92,797 $7,733 $1,784 $44.61 Wyoming, WY $91,868 $7,655 $1,766 $44.17 San Francisco, CA $90,755 $7,562 $1,745 $43.63 Santa Clara, CA $90,467 $7,538 $1,739 $43.49 Red Dog, AK $90,417 $7,534 $1,738 $43.47 Sunnyvale, CA $90,407 $7,533 $1,738 $43.46 Livermore, CA $90,356 $7,529 $1,737 $43.44 Daly City, CA $89,255 $7,437 $1,716 $42.91 Kotzebue, AK $89,126 $7,427 $1,713 $42.85

Core Logging Geologist

Core Logging Geologist Salary

Q: How much does a Core Logging Geologist make?

The average annual pay for a core logging geologist in the United States is $77,030 a year — that works out to approximately $37.03 an hour. The middle 80% of Core Logging Geologists earn between $46,500 (10th percentile) and $112,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Core Logging Geologist Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Core Logging Geologist in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Petroleum Geologist at $36,992 (48.0%) above Core Logging Geologist. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Petroleum Geologist $114,022 $9,501 $2,192 $54.82 Hydrogeologist $80,686 $6,723 $1,551 $38.79 International Geologist $77,030 $6,419 $1,481 $37.03 Airport Ground Staff $65,388 $5,449 $1,257 $31.44 Drilling Rig Worker $45,781 $3,815 $880 $22.01

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Core Logging Geologist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$77,030

Columbus

Ohio

$74,403

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How much does a Core Logging Geologist make?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Core Logging Geologist in the United States is $77,030 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $37.03 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,481/week or $6,419/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $124,500 and as low as $36,000, the majority of Core Logging Geologist salaries currently range between $56,000 (25th percentile) to $93,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $112,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Core Logging Geologist varies greatly (by as much as 37000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Core Logging Geologist in your area makes on average $74,403 per year, or $2,627 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $77,030. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Core Logging Geologist salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Core Logging Geologist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Core Logging Geologist Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Core Logging Geologist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Wyoming, WY, close behind in the second and third positions. Wyoming, WY, beats the national average by $14,838 (19.3%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $17,289 (22.4%) above the $77,030 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Core Logging Geologist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and Kotzebue, AK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Core Logging Geologist role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$94,319	$7,859	$1,813	$45.35
Sitka, AK	$92,797	$7,733	$1,784	$44.61
Wyoming, WY	$91,868	$7,655	$1,766	$44.17
San Francisco, CA	$90,755	$7,562	$1,745	$43.63
Santa Clara, CA	$90,467	$7,538	$1,739	$43.49
Red Dog, AK	$90,417	$7,534	$1,738	$43.47
Sunnyvale, CA	$90,407	$7,533	$1,738	$43.46
Livermore, CA	$90,356	$7,529	$1,737	$43.44
Daly City, CA	$89,255	$7,437	$1,716	$42.91
Kotzebue, AK	$89,126	$7,427	$1,713	$42.85

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Core Logging Geologist Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Core Logging Geologist category.

For example Senior Petroleum Geologist jobs pay as much as $36,992 (48.0%) more than the average Core Logging Geologist salary of $77,030. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Petroleum Geologist may help you make more money than that of the average Core Logging Geologist position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Petroleum Geologist	$114,022	$9,501	$2,192	$54.82
Hydrogeologist	$80,686	$6,723	$1,551	$38.79
International Geologist	$77,030	$6,419	$1,481	$37.03
Airport Ground Staff	$65,388	$5,449	$1,257	$31.44
Drilling Rig Worker	$45,781	$3,815	$880	$22.01

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