How much does a Geologist IV make in Sun Valley, NV? The average Geologist IV salary in Sun Valley, NV is $101,247 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $85,653 and $116,370. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Geologist IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist IV Salary $71,456 Sun Valley,NV February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Geologist IV Salary $85,653 Sun Valley,NV February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Geologist IV Salary $101,247 Sun Valley,NV February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Geologist IV Salary $116,370 Sun Valley,NV February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Geologist IV Salary $130,139 Sun Valley,NV February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Geologist IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Transportation: Refers to the mode of travel used to get from home to work most frequently. The transportation are bus, train, aeroplane, ship, car, etc while the mode of transportation refers to road, air, sea/ocean, etc.

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Environmental Consulting: Environmental consulting is often a form of compliance consulting, in which the consultant ensures that the client maintains an appropriate measure of compliance with environmental regulations. There are many types of environmental consultants, but the two main groups are those who enter the field from the industry side, and those who enter the field from the environmentalist side. Environmental consultants work in a very wide variety of fields. Whether it be providing construction services such as Asbestos Hazard Assessments or Lead Hazard Assessments or conducting due diligence reports for customers to rid them of possible sanctions. Consultancies may generalize across a wide range of disciplines or specialize in certain areas of environmental consultancy such as waste management. Environmental consultants usually have an undergraduate degree and sometimes even master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, or some other science discipline. They should have deep knowledge on environmental regulations, which they can advise particular clients in the private industry or public government institutions to help them steer clear of possible fines, legal action or misguided transactions.

Analysis 0.26%
Transportation 0.13%
Environmental Consulting 0.08%
Others 99.53%

Job Description for Geologist IV

Geologist IV researches the formation, dissolution, and content of rock layers. Researches the effects of internal pressures, heat, water, pollution, and erosion. Being a Geologist IV studies variations in rock formations and densities to identify new mineral deposits. Estimates depth, quality and vastness of deposits. Additionally, Geologist IV tests mineral quality and purity to determine feasibility of mining. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Geologist IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Geologist IV

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Geologist IV, the first career path typically starts with a Petroleum Geologist V position, and then Exploration Manager.

The second career path typically starts with a Geologist V position, and then progresses to Top Geology Executive.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Geophysicist V.

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Geologist IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Geologist IV, the highest Geologist IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Geologist IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Geologist IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Geologist IV salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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