Sr Geologist
Sr Geologist 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.
Sr Geologist Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Sr Geologist is $92127 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $185448. The lowest salary reported was $60279. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Sr Geologist is $45.81 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $92.22. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $29.97. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Sr Geologist 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 $10000 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Sr Geologist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $61,169 – $120,805
Colorado – $70,957 – $157,812
Nevada – $70,469 – $172,924
New York – $57,588 – $70,000
Oklahoma – $134,011 – $167,463
Pennsylvania – $63,688 – $96,298
Texas – $68,852 – $197,736
These are the highest paying cities for a Sr Geologist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Los Angeles, California –
Denver, Colorado –
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma –
Seattle, Washington –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Phoenix, Arizona –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Sr Geologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $92127 while in 2007 it was just $85436.97
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 84% of Sr Geologists were males while 16% 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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