Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
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.
Occupation Details
County Information
Wage
$36/hour
Average
$72,260/year
Median
Wage Range
$43,450/year
Entry
$89,950/year
Experienced
Growth Opportunity
23
Annual Openings
5% change
total jobs from 2020-2030
Education Typically Needed
Bachelor's degree
Work Experience Typically Needed
None
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