Geochemist
Geochemist Job Description
Geologists Study composition, structure, and history of the earth’s crust; examine rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine the sequence of processes affecting the development of the earth; apply knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to explain these phenomena and to help locate mineral and petroleum deposits and underground water resources; prepare geologic reports and maps; and interpret research data to recommend further action for study.
Geochemist Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Geochemist is $72348 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $147949. The lowest salary reported was $16868. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Geochemist is $35.98 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $73.57. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $8.39. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Geochemist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $19653 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Geochemist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Colorado – n/a
Texas – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Geochemist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Denver, Colorado –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Geochemist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $72348 while in 2007 it was just $67094.27
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 95% of Geochemists were males while 5% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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