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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers to increase by 5.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 25,400 to 26,700 jobs. Its estimate of 1,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($101,920), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
25,400
Projected employment (2034)
26,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,800
Pay & Preparation
$101,920
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.25/5) • Science (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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