Job title
Geologist H-1B Salaries
116 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $99k.
Median base
$99k
Middle 50%
$75k–$127k
Filings
116
Top sponsor
BP America
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $77k |
| FY2025 | 11 | $83k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $79k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $75k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $106k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $99k |
| FY2020 | 19 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $149k |
| FY2018 | 18 | $75k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $100k |
| FY2016 | 17 | $109k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Geologist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Geologist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Geologist is $99k (FY2026), from 116 filings. The middle 50% earn between $75k and $127k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Geologists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Geologist are BP America, California Resources, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services.
- Where are most H-1B Geologist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Geologist roles are Houston, TX, Bakersfield, CA, Denver, CO.
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