Petrologist Career

*A job as a Petrologist falls under the broader career category of Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers : Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.


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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$106,390

Median Hourly Wage

$51.15*

Total Employed Nationally

30,420


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.