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Chemical and Physical Science
Geologist

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.

At a Glance

Geologist. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2–3 years. Top skills: Geology, Soil Science, Sampling (Statistics).

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2–3 years

Job Postings

4

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Median Wage

$99,240/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.2%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (26)

Geology

5.0

Soil Science

5.0

Sampling (Statistics)

4.9

Groundwater

4.9

Hydrogeology

4.8

Good Driving Record

4.7

Statistics

4.7

Oceanography

4.6

Petrochemical

4.5

Surface Water

4.5

R (Programming Language)

4.5

Groundwater Monitoring

4.4

Oil and Gas

4.4

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

4.3

Remediation Systems

4.3

Environmental Compliance

4.3

Piezometer

4.2

Contractor Management

4.1

Technical Writing

4.1

Environmental Impact Statements

4.1

Collaborative Research

4.0

Construction

3.9

Atmospheric Sciences

3.9

Report Development

3.9

Soil Boring

3.8

Common Skills (3)

Operations

4.8

Investigation

4.6

Management

4.2

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.8

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