Exploration Director Salary in Portland, Oregon

Exploration Director Salary in Portland, OR

How much does an Exploration Director make in Portland, OR? The average Exploration Director salary in Portland, OR is $371,990 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $332,543 and $410,668. 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. 

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10th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $296,629 Portland,OR March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $332,543 Portland,OR March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $371,990 Portland,OR March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $410,668 Portland,OR March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Exploration Director Salary $445,882 Portland,OR March 26, 2024
25% $332,543 10% $296,629 90% $445,882 75% $410,668 $371,990 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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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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CIVITAS RESOURCES INC
Civitas Resources, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas in the Rocky Mountain region, primarily in the Wattenberg Field of the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado. The company was formerly known as Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. Civitas R... More
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Exploration Director Pay Difference by Location

Exploration Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Exploration Director, the highest Exploration Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Exploration Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Exploration Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Exploration Director salary is 3.5% 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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Portland, Oregon

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