▼17%
$58,893
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$42k
MEDIAN
$59k
90%
$114k
The average salary for a Geologist is $58,893
Base Salary
$42k - $114k
Bonus
$495 - $20k
Profit Sharing
$600 - $43k
Total Pay
$41k - $115k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Geologists?
What Do Geologists Do?
Geologist Tasks
- Review, integrate, quality control and collect data for geologic, hydrologic and other databases.
- Investigate sites, take samples, and oversee delineation of land and active worksites.
- Communicate with diverse groups like landmen, marketers, regulatory personnel, etc.
- Generate data and visualizations such as mineral charts, soil analyses, groundwater modeling, maps, etc.
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Job Satisfaction for Geologist
Based on 234 responses, the job of Geologist has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.64 out of 5. On average, Geologists are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
70.2%
Female
29.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.3%
This data is based on 654 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
90%
Dental
76%
Vision
66%
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