The Average Salary of Mineralogists
A mineralogist is a scientist who studies and analyzes minerals and rocks. Mineralogy is a sub-specialty of the geology field, which studies the history and composition of the earth. Most geology occupations require at least a master's degree for employment.
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Annual Mean Wages
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an annual mean wage of $92,710 for geoscientists in May 2009. There were 31,860 workers in these occupations. In September 2010, PayScale.com reported bonuses for this occupation ranging between $2,335 and $15,260 per year.
Geography
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The highest concentration of workers were reported in Alaska, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Wyoming. The highest wages were paid in the state of Alaska, paying an annual mean wage of $104,410.
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Industries
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The highest amount of workers were in the architectural, engineering and related services, employing 6,980 geoscientists. The annual mean wage for this industry was $76,220. State government agencies paid an annual mean wage of $62,550 per year.
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References
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