Wages for geologists and geophysicists vary by employer and area of the country. The worker's level of education and responsibility also affect wages.
Geologists and geophysicists who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, health insurance, and a retirement plan.
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers (SOC 19-2042)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Hourly |
$32.20 |
$41.05 |
$53.62 |
| Yearly |
$66,971 |
$85,390 |
$111,541 |
| Champaign Area |
Hourly |
$32.36 |
$41.05 |
$50.41 |
| Yearly |
$67,312 |
$85,390 |
$104,846 |
| Cook County |
Hourly |
$31.30 |
$44.48 |
$57.61 |
| Yearly |
$65,103 |
$92,515 |
$119,833 |
| Springfield Area |
Hourly |
$30.36 |
$41.29 |
$49.68 |
| Yearly |
$63,157 |
$85,883 |
$103,331 |
| United States |
Hourly |
$30.18 |
$42.06 |
$63.28 |
| Yearly |
$62,770 |
$87,480 |
$131,610 |
Hydrologists (SOC 19-2043)
Location
|
Pay Period |
|
25%
|
Median
|
75%
|
| Illinois |
Hourly |
(1) |
(1) |
(1) |
| Yearly |
(1) |
(1) |
(1) |
| United States |
Hourly |
$32.01 |
$41.34 |
$53.31 |
| Yearly |
$66,580 |
$85,990 |
$110,880 |
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.