Geologist - Pay and progression
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Pay
Pay for geologists varies, but they usually earn between $30,000 and $100,000 a year, depending on their employer, the type of geology field they are working in, experience, qualifications, and level of responsibility.
According to the 2006 Census, geologists earned an average of $63,300 a year and worked an average of 42 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Updated
September 2009
