Petroleum Geologist IV Salary in the United States

Petroleum Geologist IV Salary

How much does a Petroleum Geologist IV make in the United States? The average Petroleum Geologist IV salary in the United States is $185,347 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $164,692 and $196,383. 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. 

Tips on Utilizing Alcohol to Sterilize Your Working Place

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits How To Become
25% $164,692 10% $145,887 90% $206,431 75% $196,383 $185,347 50%(Median)
Change Search Criteria
For Employers
Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
For Employees
Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Job Description for Petroleum Geologist IV

Petroleum Geologist IV studies and examines variations in rock formations and mineral samples to identify new gas and oil deposits. Analyzes the integrity of wells to determine feasibility of drilling. Being a Petroleum Geologist IV estimates depth, quality and vastness of deposits. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Petroleum Geologist IV typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Petroleum Geologist IV is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Petroleum Geologist IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

See user submitted job responsibilities for Petroleum Geologist IV.

Search Job Openings

Job Openings for Petroleum Geologist IV

Career Path for Petroleum Geologist IV

Petroleum Geologist IV
Petroleum Geologist V
Those that have already made the climb...
Dean Tinsley, Senior Vice President, Operations
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the extraction of onshore oil and related liquids-rich natural gas in the United States. The company's primary oil and liquids-weighted assets are located in the Wattenberg Field in Colorado. As of December 31, 2018, it had proved reserves of... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Petroleum Geologist IV Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Petroleum Geologist IV, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
164692
196383
185347

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
190055
245410
220562
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Petroleum Geologist IV in the United States. The base salary for Petroleum Geologist IV ranges from $164,692 to $196,383 with the average base salary of $185,347. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $190,055 to $245,410 with the average total cash compensation of $220,562.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

164692
196383

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

Generate Your Salary Report

View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Skills associated with Petroleum Geologist IV: Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Geospatial (GIS) Analysis, Predictive Analytics and Modeling ...More

Salary estimation for Petroleum Geologist IV at companies like : Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., KINDER MORGAN, INC., Kosmos Energy Ltd.