How much does a Geologist III make in Waco, TX? The average Geologist III salary in Waco, TX is $75,723 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $71,190 and $88,491. 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 III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Geologist III Salary $67,063 Waco,TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Geologist III Salary $71,190 Waco,TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Geologist III Salary $75,723 Waco,TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Geologist III Salary $88,491 Waco,TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Geologist III Salary $100,115 Waco,TX February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Geologist III 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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Environmental Science: Environmental science refers to a grouping of scientific disciplines that are all concerned with the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the surroundings in which organisms live.

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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.

Analysis 1.18%
Environmental Science 0.27%
Transportation 0.35%
Others 98.2%

Job Description for Geologist III

Geologist III researches the formation, dissolution, and content of rock layers. Researches the effects of internal pressures, heat, water, pollution, and erosion. Being a Geologist III studies variations in rock formations and densities to identify new mineral deposits. Estimates depth, quality and vastness of deposits. Additionally, Geologist III tests mineral quality and purity to determine feasibility of mining. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geologist III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Geologist III

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

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

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Geophysicist IV position, and then progresses to Geophysicist V.

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