How to Become a Geologist
Oil & Gas Industry Career Guide · 5 current openings
Avg. Salary
$65,000 - $90,000
Open Positions
5
Education
Geology or Earth Sciences
Companies Hiring
5
What Does a Geologist Do?
Education & Certifications
Required Education
B.S./M.S. in Geology, Earth Sciences, or Geoscience
Key Certifications
Key Skills to Develop
Based on 5 current job listings for Geologist roles
Typical Career Path
Entry Level (0-3 years)
Junior Geologist / Field Geologist. Building foundational skills, learning tools, working under supervision of senior engineers.
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Geologist. Leading small projects, mentoring juniors, developing specialized expertise in key areas.
Senior Level (7-15 years)
Senior Geologist / Lead Geologist. Technical leadership, major project ownership, cross-functional collaboration.
Management (15+ years)
Engineering Manager / Director. Strategic planning, team management, P&L responsibility.
Salary Expectations
Avg. Minimum
From $65,000
Avg. Maximum
Up to $90,000
Jobs with Salary
1 of 5
BLS Reference: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary of $83,680 for Geoscientists (SOC 19-2042) nationally (2024).
Companies Hiring Geologists
Current Geologist Openings
Chief Geologist
nan
Corporate Development Geologist / Data Scientist
Expand Energy
Geologist/Geomodeler - RESA IV
University of Texas at Austin
Environmental Geologist - Remediation
AECOM H1B
Geoscientist
Crescent Energy
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