How much does an Exploration Director make in Texas? The average Exploration Director salary in Texas is $349,915 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $312,802 and $386,302. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Exploration Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $279,013 TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $312,802 TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $349,915 TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $386,302 TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $419,432 TX February 26, 2024
25% $312,802 10% $279,013 90% $419,432 75% $386,302 $349,915 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Exploration Director

Exploration Director directs and develops an organization's oil and gas exploration projects. Analyzes and evaluates the opportunities, risk and profits for oil and gas deposits exploration. Being an Exploration Director initiates exploration plans based on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Directs geological and geophysical programs and may have oversight for land acquisition and leasing activities. Additionally, Exploration Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Exploration Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Exploration Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $320,281 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $319,291 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $321,865 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $342,404 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $317,771 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $353,652 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $342,347 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $323,573 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $317,771 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $331,262 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Exploration Director

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 Exploration Director, the first career path typically progresses to Top Exploration Executive.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Top Geology Executive.

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