Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Role Overview
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.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Texas | $155,330 |
| Rhode Island | $128,870 |
| Oklahoma | $128,240 |
| Mississippi | $113,730 |
| California | $111,400 |
| Alaska | $105,910 |
| Utah | $104,000 |
| Vermont | $102,190 |
| Hawaii | $100,690 |
| Colorado | $99,900 |
| Washington | $99,780 |
| Maryland | $99,200 |
| Massachusetts | $98,720 |
| West Virginia | $95,640 |
| Missouri | $95,210 |
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Median Annual Salary
$99,240
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.2%
Avg. annual openings
2.0k
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