Environmental Geologist

Investigates soil, rock and groundwater conditions to assess contamination, environmental hazards and the suitability of sites for development. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Environmental Geologist do?

Investigates soil, rock and groundwater conditions to assess contamination, environmental hazards and the suitability of sites for development.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR400 000 p.a.Mid-levelR680 000 p.a.SeniorR1 000 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Field mapping · EssentialGeological assessment · EssentialEnvironmental sampling · ImportantGroundwater knowledge · ImportantReport writing · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Environmental Geologist do?

Investigates soil, rock and groundwater conditions to assess contamination, environmental hazards and the suitability of sites for development.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Field mapping, Geological assessment, Environmental sampling, Groundwater knowledge, Report writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.