How much does a geologist make in Australia?
A$134,400a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$11,200 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$8,386
- Equals
- $92,370
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $120,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,760 |
| 4. Australia | $92,370 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $86,060 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $432 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ChemistA$94,850
- ActuaryA$102,300
- ZoologistA$88,410
- Forestry advisorA$103,900
- Environmental protection professionalsA$81,540
- Industrial engineerA$125,500
- Civil engineerA$109,400
- Mechanical engineerA$120,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geologist make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$11,200 a month, A$134,400 a year.
Which country pays a geologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a geologist make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $100,900 a year against $92,370 in Australia, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a geologist or a chemist?
A geologist: A$134,400 a year against A$94,850 for a chemist, 1.4 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate