Senior Engineering Geologist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $11,437 to $14,315 | $137,244 to $171,780 |
| S | $11,437 to $14,315 | $137,244 to $171,780 |
Representation
Bargaining Unit U09.
Where these jobs are
239 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Water Resources Control Board | 81 |
| Department of Water Resources | 58 |
| Department of Toxic Substances Control | 44 |
| Department of Conservation | 29 |
| Department of Transportation | 20 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers across all California employers was $158,130 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $137,244 to $171,780 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)