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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 63 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 66 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 66 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 64 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90,653 | $43.58 | +1.7% |
| 2025 | $89,162 | $42.87 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $88,280 | $42.44 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $87,040 | $41.85 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $86,972 | $41.81 | +0.1% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 39,536,653 | 19 | 0% |
| 2 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 7 | 0% |
| 3 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 5 | 0% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3 | 0% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 2 | 0% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2 | 0% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 2 | 0% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 2 | 0% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 1 | 0% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 1 | 0% |
| 13 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1 | 0% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 0 | 0% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monrovia | 1 | 3% | $98,083 |
| 2 | San Juan Capistrano | 1 | 3% | $97,586 |
| 3 | Pasadena | 1 | 1% | $98,143 |
| 4 | Santa Barbara | 1 | 1% | $98,982 |
| 5 | Thousand Oaks | 1 | 1% | $98,462 |
| 6 | Bakersfield | 1 | 0% | $99,263 |
| 7 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $97,728 |
| 8 | San Bernardino | 1 | 0% | $97,734 |
| 9 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $97,023 |
San Jose State University
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Joseph Petsche: You will likely make more money with a Master's Degree than a Bachelor's, but it depends on the field. Be aware of what other scientists are making at their jobs, and which fields pay more than others if that's important to you. Jobs in mineral exploration, mining, and fossil fuels tend to pay more than jobs in education and consulting firms. In many jobs, you have to become certified and licensed at some point so you can continue to climb the ladder to higher positions and salaries. Make sure you have a variety of skills and are willing to put up with a lousy job in the short term so that you can gain opportunities for long-term success.
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Dr. David Barbeau Jr.: I love geology because it is a dynamic and diverse field that is the foundation upon which all realms of society are built. From physical geography to food, from human history to economies, geology plays an influential role in everything. Geology requires and develops critical thinking, and involves solving puzzles, and generating new knowledge, hence is a very enjoyable pursuit.