Geotechnical Engineer (EI or PE)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$75 - $90/hr
Geotechnical Engineer (EI or PE)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$75 - $90/hr
8 of the Best Types of Exploration Geologist Jobs in 2026
Discover some great types of Exploration Geologist jobs that are hiring now.
To become an exploration geologist, you first need a passion for science and a bachelor’s degree in geology. Some jobs require a master’s or doctorate, but many exploration geologist jobs accept the bachelor’s degree with ample experience. While these programs focus on the field of geology, you also learn about the natural resource industry and gain the analytical skills needed for the role. Some states require exploration geologists to be licensed, which may involve an examination and continuing education courses.
If you are interested in a Exploration Geologistjob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.
High Paying Exploration Geologist Jobs
Senior Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $92,500 - $137,000
Senior Exploration Geologist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Exploration Geologist jobs pay between $92,500 (25th percentile) and $137,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Exploration Geologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Junior Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $56,000 - $93,000
Junior Exploration Geologist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Exploration Geologist jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $93,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Exploration Geologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Entry Level Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $56,000 - $93,000
The qualifications that you need to get a job as an entry-level exploration geologist include a degree in geology, the physical ability to work in the field in a potentially uncomfortable work environment, and analytical skills to assess your findings. Entry-level positions are sometimes available to geologists with a bachelor’s degree, but most employers either prefer or require a master’s degree or Ph.D. in geology. You can gain experience by working in an internship during your undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Your department should have connections to help place students in internship programs.
Apprentice Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $56,000 - $93,000
Apprentice Exploration Geologist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Apprentice Exploration Geologist jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $93,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Apprentice Exploration Geologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
From Home Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $56,000 - $93,000
From Home Exploration Geologist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for From Home Exploration Geologist jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $93,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for From Home Exploration Geologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Locum Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $56,000 - $93,000
Locum Exploration Geologist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Locum Exploration Geologist jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $93,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Locum Exploration Geologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Full Time Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $56,000 - $93,000
Full-time employment hours are generally determined by the employer. There is no single universal definition; however, various laws and policies govern different types of eligibility and statuses. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act does not define full-time employment but does require overtime pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek for non-exempt employees. The Affordable Care Act, in determining Applicable Large Employers, defines full-time employees as those working an average of at least 30 hours per week, or 130 hours a month. The H-1B Visa Program defines full-time as 40 hours per week, normally, and in no event would less than 35 hours per week be considered to be full-time employment. In practice, full-time employment is typically between 32 and 40 hours per week.
Temporary Exploration Geologist
Salary range: $56,000 - $93,000
A Temporary job is an employment arrangement in which both parties, the employee and employer, agree in advance that the position will be filled for a set period. Temporary jobs often are based on employers’ seasonal or specific project needs. Occasionally, Temporary employees will be offered ongoing, full-time positions if their performance is excellent and a position is available. However, you should not assume this will be the case.