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Updated: 12 Jun 2013
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Sr. Geologist 2013 Total Pay (?
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$61,311 - $184,690
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Salary$60,421 - $164,277  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $34,844  
Profit Sharing$976 - $43,000  
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$61,311 - $184,690  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 12 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 231

Sr. Geologist Tasks

  • Supervise teams of engineers, direct activity, and make recommendations regarding feasibility and safety.
  • Prepare, submit, and document budgets and costs to explain budget variances.
  • Use software to generate complex maps such as cross sections, isopach, seismic or deposit models, etc.
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Environmental Consulting$54,723 - $110,668
Engineering Services$59,920 - $131,197
Oil and Gas Exploration$71,713 - $206,032
Consulting$60,975 - $152,748
Gold Ore Mining$68,773 - $168,581
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Key Statistics for Sr. Geologist Salaries and Jobs

Female
15%
female alumni
 
Male
85%
male alumni
Salary:$68,019 - $111,593 $74,738 - $127,289
Years of Experience
1-4 years
2%
5-9 years
14%
10-19 years
43%
20 years or more
42%
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Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 88% dental benefits Dental: 78%
vision benefits Vision: 61% employee benefits None: 9%

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Sr. Geologist

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Geologist
$34,996 - $88,211
Staff Geologist
$36,625 - $68,125
Project Manager, Environmental
$39,875 - $98,985
 
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Sr. Geologist

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Petroleum Geologist
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