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Also called geoscientists except hydrologists and geographers, consultant geologist, core analysis operator and core analyst.
$101,920
Median pay a year
23,470
People do this work
6
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Geoscientist
Summary
Geoscientist studying the Earth's composition and structure, conducting field studies, analyzing geological data, and advising on resource management and public safety in construction and regional development projects
Experience
Geoscientist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Planned and conducted geological, geochemical, and geophysical field studies for data collection
Analyzed and interpreted geological data using computer software for research applications
Investigated the composition and structure of the Earth's crust through soil and mineral examination
Prepared geological maps and reports concerning mineral extraction and resource management from fieldwork results
Identified risks for natural disasters, such as earthquakes and mudslides, for public safety
Advised construction firms on foundation design and land use based on geological assessments
Conducted geological studies to provide information for regional development and public works projects
Skills
Core Skills
Locating natural resources, Researching geological features, Interpreting research data, Determining methods, Measuring environmental characteristics, Analyzing geological data, Preparing maps, Collecting project site data, Researching hydrologic features, Researching conservation initiative impacts, ESRI ArcGIS software, Geographic information system GIS systems
Tools and software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Git, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Planned and conducted geological field studiesAnalyzed and interpreted geological data using softwareInvestigated Earth's crust composition and structureIdentified risks for natural disastersPrepared geological maps and reports for resource managementCommunicated findings through research papers and conferences
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Planned and conducted geological field studies to investigate Earth's crust composition and structure
Investigated Earth's crust composition and structure through detailed geological studies
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Planned and conducted geological field studies that identified key mineral deposits for future exploration
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Identified key mineral deposits for future explorationRevealed potential risks for local infrastructureProvided data for environmental impact assessments
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Investigated Earth's crust composition and structure through detailed geological studies
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Guided decisions on land use and conservationSupported mineral extraction planningInfluenced local environmental policies
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Locating natural resources
Researching geological features
Interpreting research data
Determining methods
Measuring environmental characteristics
Analyzing geological data
Preparing maps
Collecting project site data
Researching hydrologic features
Researching conservation initiative impacts
Conducting research
Monitoring construction operations
The work itself
What a Geoscientist does
The public record of what this job is, in one paragraph.
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
What it pays
How much does a Geoscientist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$75,110
Median
$101,920
75th percentile
$139,380
About 23,470 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$89,400
$107,410
$136,700
AL
$63,130
$88,610
$106,200
AR
$61,330
$67,880
$91,900
AZ
$63,330
$85,190
$105,010
CA
$73,850
$106,500
$138,120
CO
$82,360
$114,410
$162,450
CT
$61,160
$61,810
$64,550
DE
$92,240
$93,640
$94,850
FL
$69,220
$95,140
$119,990
GA
$61,570
$73,920
$102,270
HI
$83,070
$106,270
$121,010
IA
$63,500
$74,460
$89,670
ID
$81,940
$91,170
$119,430
IL
$74,390
$96,950
$149,030
IN
$56,020
$68,240
$89,550
KS
$63,690
$80,080
$105,680
KY
$58,230
$77,510
$99,100
LA
$60,780
$91,560
$131,400
MA
$80,940
$108,210
$177,130
MD
$73,930
$110,510
$143,240
ME
$79,350
$86,840
$99,710
MI
$66,130
$80,990
$95,650
MN
$62,220
$80,540
$111,220
MO
$67,070
$83,390
$108,830
MS
$91,560
$112,400
$136,990
MT
$68,900
$75,520
$99,270
NC
$71,170
$95,260
$125,220
ND
$63,560
$84,070
$105,200
NE
$65,510
$85,550
$98,450
NH
$72,620
$101,150
$109,470
NJ
$70,430
$88,500
$100,720
NM
$72,690
$88,530
$103,380
NV
$83,740
$99,890
$128,340
NY
$72,020
$86,410
$109,270
OH
$60,820
$81,220
$100,860
OK
$86,970
$119,990
$161,860
OR
$80,400
$98,110
$116,410
PA
$68,970
$84,180
$109,990
RI
$96,470
$121,010
$142,480
SC
$63,430
$86,070
$123,090
SD
$64,990
$71,150
$75,990
TN
$63,790
$77,870
$100,340
TX
$83,280
$145,220
$223,850
UT
$81,010
$89,990
$110,660
VA
$71,640
$88,390
$127,770
VT
$67,030
$87,070
$121,850
WA
$83,450
$105,020
$136,470
WI
$67,670
$78,610
$100,440
WV
$61,180
$76,060
$100,420
WY
$55,650
$74,910
$98,480
Other names
Other names for this job
geoscientists except hydrologists and geographers, consultant geologist, core analysis operator, core analyst, crystallographer, development geologist, engineering geologist, environmental engineer, environmental geologist, environmental protection geologist, exploration geologist, field geologist.
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