Entry Level Salary for Geologists

The average salary for an entry level Geologist is $43,401. An experienced Geologist makes about $93,288 per year.

Geologists study the materials, processes, and history of the Earth. They investigate how rocks were formed and what has happened to them since their formation. There are subgroups of geologists as well, such as stratigraphers, who study stratified rock, and mineralogists, who study the structure and composition of minerals. Find more career information.

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  • Geologist (Flex Staff) - CDM Smith - Columbus,OH

    **43256BR** **Requisition ID:** 43256BR **Business Unit:** FSU **Job Description:** We are seeking Geologists to support Federal Projects with agencies such as EPA, USACE, and DOE. The Geologist independently...

  • Staff Geologist - Terracon Consultants - Gahanna,OH

    Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering...

  • Project Geologist - Ohio Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Geologist Opportunity Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative...

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