Labor Market Information
Here are a couple of Careers you can have in the Geology field.
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, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Sample of reported job titles: Engineering Geologist, Environmental Protection Geologist, Exploration Geologist, Geological Specialist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Geoscientist, Mine Geologist, Petroleum Geologist, Project Geologist
| Location | Pay Period | 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | ||
| United States | Hourly | $23.21 | $30.61 | $43.70 | $62.66 | $90.00+ |
| Yearly | $48,300 | $63,700 | $90,900 | $130,300 | $187,200+ | |
| Utah | Hourly | $22.48 | $26.83 | $33.01 | $40.11 | $49.82 |
| Yearly | $46,800 | $55,800 | $68,700 | $83,400 | $103,600 | |
| United States | Employment | Percent Change | Job Openings1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2022 | |||
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 38,200 | 44,200 | +16% | 17,300 |
| Utah | Employment | Percent Change | Job Openings1 | |
| 2010 | 2020 | |||
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 380 | 490 | +28% | 20 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health: Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Sample of reported job titles:Environmental Analyst, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Environmental Programs Specialist, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Specialist, Hazardous Substances Scientist, Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), Research Environmental Scientist, Senior Environmental Scientist
| Location | Pay Period | 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | ||
| United States | Hourly | $18.55 | $23.00 | $30.56 | $40.72 | $52.87 |
| Yearly | $38,600 | $47,800 | $63,600 | $84,700 | $110,000 | |
| Utah | Hourly | $21.22 | $27.37 | $30.32 | $36.38 | $44.51 |
| Yearly | $44,100 | $56,900 | $63,100 | $75,700 | $92,600 | |
| United States | Employment | Percent Change | Job Openings1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2022 | |||
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 90,000 | 103,200 | +15% | 39,700 |
| Utah | Employment | Percent Change | Job Openings1 | |
| 2010 | 2020 | |||
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 650 | 810 | +24% | 30 |