Average Geologist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Geologist salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Geologist Make in Mexico?

A Geologist working in Mexico will typically earn around 665,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 314,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 1,054,900 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
665,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
55,441 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
314,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
26,208 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
1,054,900 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
87,908 MXN

These are average salaries for a Geologist in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Geologist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Geologist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Geologist Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Geologist will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Geologist can earn between 314,500 MXN and 1,054,900 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Geologist in Mexico is 707,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 707,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 707,600 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Geologist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 459,300 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 459,300 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 932,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 932,000 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Geologist Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average geologist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Geologist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 362,200 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Geologist salary would increase to 498,000 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Geologist, the average salary would be 710,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 864,900 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Geologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 915,100 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Geologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 993,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
362,200 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
498,000 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
710,500 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
864,900 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
915,100 MXN
20+ Years +9%
993,600 MXN

Geologist Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Geologist in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Geologist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 462,300 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Geologist in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 714,300 MXN.

  • PhD. A Geologist in Mexico with a phd education can earn an average salary of 949,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
462,300 MXN
Master's Degree +55%
714,300 MXN
PhD +33%
949,600 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Geologist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male geologist will earn an average of 709,600 MXN, while a female geologist will earn around 632,400 MXN.

This means that a male geologist earns approximately 12% more than a female geologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
709,600 MXN
Female -12%
632,400 MXN

Geologist Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Geologist in Mexico is around 11% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Geologist in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Geologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Geologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 59% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

41% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
59%
No Bonus
41%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Geologist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Geologist in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Environment Advisor Environmental 529,600 MXN
Environmental and Agricultural Scientist Environmental 656,800 MXN
Environmental Assistant Environmental 233,900 MXN
Environmental Compliance Inspector Environmental 286,400 MXN
Environmental Coordinator Environmental 217,900 MXN
Environmental Economist Environmental 623,700 MXN
Environmental Educator Environmental 496,100 MXN
Environmental Engineer Environmental 366,200 MXN
Environmental Health and Safety Manager Environmental 620,300 MXN
Environmental Health Practitioner Environmental 688,900 MXN
Environmental Manager Environmental 653,200 MXN
Environmental Officer Environmental 196,800 MXN
Environmental Planner Environmental 246,200 MXN
Environmental Protection Officer Environmental 201,100 MXN
Environmental Restoration Planner Environmental 344,600 MXN
Environmental Scientist Environmental 619,000 MXN
Environmental Services Coordinator Environmental 208,600 MXN
Environmental Specialist Environmental 308,300 MXN
Environmental Superintendent Environmental 267,100 MXN
Environmental Technician Environmental 196,800 MXN
Forestry Consultant Environmental 442,300 MXN
Forestry Supervisor Environmental 277,400 MXN
Senor Environmental Health Practitioner Environmental 663,100 MXN
Toxicologist Environmental 431,300 MXN
Waste Management Manager Environmental 612,500 MXN
Waste Tracking Specialist Environmental 498,000 MXN
Water Treatment Superintendent Environmental 314,500 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 821,433 MXN
Acuna 621,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 843,400 MXN
Boca del Rio 568,700 MXN
Buenavista 624,800 MXN
Campeche 661,667 MXN
Cancun 811,900 MXN
Celaya 746,133 MXN
Chalco 588,500 MXN
Chetumal 563,600 MXN
Chicoloapan 599,933 MXN
Chihuahua 819,533 MXN
Chilpancingo 629,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 819,200 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 616,100 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 779,100 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 618,000 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 567,467 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 775,200 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 716,333 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 706,600 MXN
Ciudad Valles 546,967 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 697,833 MXN
Coacalco 704,767 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 648,100 MXN
Colima 571,400 MXN
Cordoba 572,067 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 776,133 MXN
Cuautla 561,433 MXN
Cuernavaca 714,800 MXN
Culiacan 848,533 MXN
Delicias 547,467 MXN
Durango 781,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 850,633 MXN
Ensenada 702,500 MXN
Fresnillo 542,100 MXN
General Escobedo 736,900 MXN
Gomez Palacio 686,100 MXN
Guadalajara 829,500 MXN
Guadalupe 839,567 MXN
Guaymas 508,467 MXN
Hermosillo 837,833 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 511,333 MXN
Iguala 523,633 MXN
Irapuato 742,633 MXN
Ixtapaluca 706,033 MXN
Jiutepec 589,567 MXN
La Paz 636,300 MXN
Leon 833,900 MXN
Los Mochis 673,433 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 679,400 MXN
Manzanillo 547,600 MXN
Matamoros 785,333 MXN
Mazatlan 737,267 MXN
Merida 791,700 MXN
Metepec 632,500 MXN
Mexicali 842,833 MXN
Mexico City 865,167 MXN
Minatitlan 501,633 MXN
Monclova 642,233 MXN
Monterrey 841,533 MXN
Morelia 787,733 MXN
Naucalpan 826,533 MXN
Navojoa 511,433 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 835,167 MXN
Nogales 627,500 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 750,367 MXN
Oaxaca 673,500 MXN
Ojo de Agua 641,633 MXN
Orizaba 517,300 MXN
Pachuca 663,933 MXN
Piedras Negras 577,233 MXN
Playa del Carmen 553,767 MXN
Poza Rica 615,967 MXN
Puebla 873,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 626,200 MXN
Queretaro 820,700 MXN
Reynosa 790,367 MXN
Salamanca 593,167 MXN
Saltillo 851,033 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 602,167 MXN
San Juan del Rio 553,233 MXN
San Luis Potosi 831,367 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 580,833 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 749,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 621,167 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 519,433 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 664,333 MXN
Tampico 714,267 MXN
Tapachula 632,267 MXN
Tehuacan 666,467 MXN
Tepic 714,433 MXN
Tijuana 850,967 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 803,900 MXN
Tlaquepaque 779,167 MXN
Toluca 779,900 MXN
Tonala 756,233 MXN
Torreon 800,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 795,700 MXN
Uruapan 691,633 MXN
Veracruz 740,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 682,933 MXN
Villahermosa 741,100 MXN
Xalapa 752,233 MXN
Xico 709,333 MXN
Zacatecas 542,733 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 547,233 MXN
Zapopan 854,900 MXN

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