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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  • Staff Engineer/Geologist - Rubicon Engineering Corporation - Tustin, CA

    Engineer/ Geologist Rubicon is seeking an Engineer/ Geologist with up to 3 years of experience in environmental consulting and contracting. Founded in 1987, Rubicon Engineering Corporation (Rubicon) is ...

  • Field Geologist - Krazan & Associates, Inc. - Clovis, CA

    The Field Geologist /Civil Engineer will support and assist our geotechnical engineering staff as directed. Main areas of responsibilities include: · Site evaluation · Drilling soil borings · ...

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