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How much does a geologist make in Nigeria?

₦638,700a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦53,220 a month. estimate

Equals
$432
Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
1.1 times
Data from
2024

Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeria, rank 144

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What geologists and geophysicists earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦519,800Median: ₦638,700Highest 10%: ₦824,200

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
143. Malawi estimate$1,122
144. Nigeria estimate$432
Compare geologists and geophysicists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a geologist make a month in Nigeria?

The median gross salary is ₦53,220 a month, ₦638,700 a year.

How much does a geologist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦519,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦824,200.

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 Nigeria or in United States?

In United States: $100,900 a year against $432 in Nigeria, 233.6 times more.

Who makes more, a geologist or an astrophysicist?

An astrophysicist: ₦684,800 a year against ₦638,700 for a geologist, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate