Geologist Salary
Updated: 29 May 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $33K | $66K | $99K |
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| Salary | $37,054 - $94,355 |
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| Bonus | $196.27 - $19,315 |
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| Profit Sharing | $509 - $15,750 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $36,684 - $97,530 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 29 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 725 |
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Companies and Industries for
Geologist
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Popular Industries
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| Environmental Consulting | $35,204 - $71,205 |
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| Engineering Consulting | $37,635 - $80,104 |
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| Oil & Gas | $41,927 - $114,936 |
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| Oil & Gas Exploration | $44,905 - $135,856 |
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| Gold Mining | $42,757 - $104,002 |
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Key Statistics for
Geologist
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Female
27%
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Male
73%
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| Salary: | $44,103 - $66,438 | |
$43,987 - $67,804
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| Bachelor's Degree | $35,435 - $74,395 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Geology | $36,032 - $80,887 |
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| Master of Science (MS), Geology | $41,224 - $97,531 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geology | $31,429 - $70,986 |
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| Doctorate (PhD) | $30,913 - $255,969 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
88% |
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Dental:
73% |
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Vision:
58% |
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None:
10% |
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Geologist
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$36,684 - $97,530
Geologist
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$36,684 - $97,530
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Highest Salaries By City for Geologist Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Geologist Jobs
Bakersfield, California (CA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $99,863
#1 Highest Paying Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$76,841 - $120,000
#2 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$47,989 - $158,207
#3 Highest Paying Location
Elko, Nevada (NV)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$40,547 - $80,879
#4 Highest Paying Location
Reno, Nevada (NV)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$62,904 - $69,742
#5 Highest Paying Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$33,126 - $101,016
#6 Highest Paying Location
Raleigh, North Carolina (NC)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$47,500 - $66,940
#7 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$47,783 - $66,435
#8 Highest Paying Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$30,913 - $81,858
#9 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$56,474 - $65,368
#10 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$50,421 - $66,490
#11 Highest Paying Location
Midland, Texas (TX)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$36,000 - $95,000
#12 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$52,903 - $85,489
#13 Highest Paying Location
Oakland, California (CA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$42,729 - $63,311
#14 Highest Paying Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$35,168 - $96,721
#15 Highest Paying Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$33,612 - $60,632
#16 Highest Paying Location
Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$42,253 - $68,060
#17 Highest Paying Location
Sacramento, California (CA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$43,000 - $59,500
#18 Highest Paying Location
Knoxville, Tennessee (TN)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$44,978 - $62,500
#19 Highest Paying Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$41,692 - $70,049
#20 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$47,989 - $158,207
#1 Most Popular Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$33,126 - $101,016
#2 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$33,612 - $60,632
#3 Most Popular Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$41,692 - $70,049
#4 Most Popular Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$30,913 - $81,858
#5 Most Popular Location
Tampa, Florida (FL)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$33,702 - $73,404
#6 Most Popular Location
Elko, Nevada (NV)
Geologist
Salary Range:
$40,547 - $80,879
#7 Most Popular Location
Geologist
Job Description
Determine the location and plan the extraction of coal, metallic ores, nonmetallic minerals, and building materials, such as stone and gravel. Work involves conducting preliminary surveys of deposits or undeveloped mines and planning their development; examining deposits or mines to determine whether they can be worked at a profit; making geological and topographical surveys; evolving methods of mining best suited to character, type, and size of deposits; and supervising mining operations.
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