Exploration manager vs private contractor

The differences between exploration managers and private contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both an exploration manager and a private contractor. Additionally, an exploration manager has an average salary of $49,995, which is higher than the $45,674 average annual salary of a private contractor.

The top three skills for an exploration manager include exploration programs, onshore and joint venture. The most important skills for a private contractor are windows, snow removal, and RAN.

Exploration manager vs private contractor overview

	Exploration Manager	Private Contractor
Yearly salary	$49,995	$45,674
Hourly rate	$24.04	$21.96
Growth rate	-	8%
Number of jobs	324	13,902
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Exploration manager vs private contractor salary

Exploration managers and private contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Exploration Manager	Private Contractor
Average salary	$49,995	$45,674
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $101,000	Between $27,000 And $76,000
Highest paying City	Anchorage, AK	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Hess	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between exploration manager and private contractor education

There are a few differences between an exploration manager and a private contractor in terms of educational background:

	Exploration Manager	Private Contractor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Geology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Exploration manager vs private contractor demographics

Here are the differences between exploration managers' and private contractors' demographics:

	Exploration Manager	Private Contractor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%	Male, 73.7% Female, 26.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between exploration manager and private contractor duties and responsibilities

Exploration manager example responsibilities.

Coordinate construction of new crushing/conveying system and lead MSHA inspections.
Manage sites and personel on various coal bed methane exploration sites.
Direct and manage in-house geotechnical personnel and field personnel in prospect development, well drilling/design, stimulation and site HSE.
Optimize the BHA and drill pipe rentals to achieve the same results as the upgraded pumps within a minimal investment.
Provide oversight for entire oil and gas operations.
Used Geographix mapping and SMT 2D/3D seismic workstations.

Private contractor example responsibilities.

Enter and manage data for timberline for JC/AP/AR for multiple companies.
Manage, oversee and troubleshoot production schedules, critical orders and product development.
Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Prepare and submit EHR data require for third party, Medicare, and Medicaid compliance audits.
Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.

Exploration manager vs private contractor skills

Common exploration manager skills

Exploration Programs, 31%
Onshore, 17%
Joint Venture, 17%
Oversight, 11%
Geotechnical, 7%
Exploration Projects, 6%

Common private contractor skills

Windows, 36%
Snow Removal, 16%
RAN, 8%
Manual Labor, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
HVAC, 6%

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