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How much do geology jobs jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for geology jobs in the United States is $77,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are 5 potential jobs for geology?

Five common geology jobs include geologist, environmental consultant, petroleum geologist, hydrogeologist, and mining engineer. These roles involve fieldwork, data analysis, and the use of specialized tools like GIS software, often requiring a bachelor's degree in geology or related fields. They are typically found in industries such as energy, environmental management, and mineral exploration.

What kind of work do geologists do?

Geologists study the Earth's materials, processes, and history to understand natural resources, environmental issues, and geological hazards. Their work involves field investigations, sample collection, data analysis, and using tools like maps and geological software, often requiring knowledge of safety procedures and certifications. They may work in laboratories, on-site at exploration or construction sites, or in offices for research and reporting.

What jobs pay $500,000 a year?

In geology-related fields, senior roles such as chief geologist, exploration manager, or consulting firm partners can reach or exceed $500,000 annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced degrees, and leadership responsibilities. These positions often require specialized skills, industry connections, and often involve overseeing large projects or companies in the energy, mining, or environmental sectors.

What is the difference between Geology Jobs vs Geophysics Jobs?

AspectGeology JobsGeophysics Jobs
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Geology or Earth SciencesBachelor's or higher in Geophysics or Earth Sciences
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, labs, officesField surveys, data analysis, labs
Industry UsageMining, oil & gas, environmental consultingOil & gas exploration, mineral exploration, environmental studies

Geology jobs focus on studying Earth's materials, processes, and history, often involving fieldwork and environmental assessments. Geophysics jobs emphasize subsurface exploration using physics-based methods like seismic surveys. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often overlap in industry applications, but they differ in techniques and specific job functions.

What jobs fall under geology?

Geology jobs include roles such as geologist, geological engineer, hydrogeologist, paleontologist, and geoscientist. These positions often involve fieldwork, data analysis, and the use of tools like GIS software, requiring a strong understanding of earth processes and often a relevant degree or certification.
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Infographic showing various Geology Jobs job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Locum Tenens, 4% Internship, 41% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,030 per year, or $37 per hour.
Fourmile - Geology Superintendent

Fourmile - Geology Superintendent

Barrick Gold Corporation

Crescent Valley, NV

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 32 rated mining


Job description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Geology Superintendent to join our Fourmile Project team.  The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of geologists to deliver an extensive drill program in support of the PFS, focused on Mineral Resource growth and conversion. Accountable for the design and execution of infill, growth, and exploration drilling, and for building robust orebody knowledge through high-quality data acquisition, logging, sampling, and geological interpretation, integrated into 3D models and study deliverables.

As the project advances through FS and underground access enables first production, this role will establish and lead underground mine geology functions, including defining and managing geology KPIs, implementing ore control and material tracking systems, optimizing development routing strategies, and ensuring disciplined integration of geological inputs into mine planning and production. 

 At Barrick, we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities:

  • Safety Leadership: Drive a zero-harm culture through visible felt leadership, reinforcement of stop-work authority, and adherence to safety systems and programs.
  • Cross-Functional Integration: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety, and Finance to ensure alignment and delivery of business objectives.
  • Drill Program Delivery: Own and execute Indicated and Inferred drilling programs to support Mineral Resource growth and conversion in line with business priorities.
  • Orebody Knowledge & Modeling: Develop and integrate orebody knowledge into 3D geological models through high-quality data acquisition and geological interpretation, with a focus on representative estimation and geometallurgical domains.
  • Capability Development: Lead training and development of the geology team, ensuring disciplined execution of drill programs with dynamic geological control, fit-for-purpose logging, sampling, and interpretation standards.
  • Standards & QA/QC Assurance: Oversee QA/QC systems and sampling protocols, ensuring compliance with company standards, continuous improvement, and effective SOP governance and training.
  • Resource Estimation Integration: Partner with the resource team to deliver accurate, fit-for-purpose Mineral Resource estimates, maximizing the value of all available data and geological understanding.
  • Program Planning & Execution: Approve and oversee the design, costing, and execution of drilling programs, including proposals and expenditure requests.
  • Budget & Cost Control: Support development of the MRM budget and maintain accountability for cost tracking, forecasting, and variance management.
  • Business Integration: Ensure orebody knowledge is effectively embedded across planning, studies, and operational decision-making.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to annual business planning, including risk identification and the pursuit of strategic opportunities.
  • Performance Management: Monitor and deliver against departmental KPIs, including drilling, cost, schedule, and ounce delivery targets.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify improvement opportunities and lead change initiatives to enhance technical and operational performance.
  • Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field required 
  • Minimum five (5) years' experience with underground mine geology or exploration, preferred
  • Experience with leading technical teams with strong interdepartmental communication skills preferred
  • Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
  • Collaborative leadership of a multidisciplinary team required
  • Experience building orebody knowledge & estimation domains preferred
  • Proficiency in Leapfrog, and acQuire software and familiarity of Deswik, Vulcan or Datamine software preferred
  • Proven ability to communicate optimally; both verbally and in writing required
  • Proven track record of managing multi-drill rig fleet to deliver resource conversion plans required
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision required
  • Strong organizational capability and succession pipeline for technical streams preferred 

What we can Offer You 

  • A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across Barrick locations
  • Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

 Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted..

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