ANZSCO 2344

Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists

Overview

EMPLOYED

12,900

PART-TIME SHARE

13%

FEMALE SHARE

22%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$2,618

MEDIAN AGE

41

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

300

About this data

Summary

Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locate and advise on the extraction of minerals, petroleum and ground water, and detect, monitor and forecast seismic, magnetic, electrical, thermal and oceanographic activity. Geographers are not included here, they are included in Social Professionals.

Tasks

  • Conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, and other mineral scientists and engineers
  • Preparing and supervising the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers
  • Conducting studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth's crust and the minerals contained in it
  • Studying and dating fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess their commercial applications
  • Studying the effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of the earth's surface and sea beds
  • Carrying out exploration to determine the resources present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques
  • Conducting surveys of variations in the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
  • Investigating the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth's mantle and crust
  • Studying the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earth's crust
  • Performing laboratory and field studies, and aerial, ground and drill hole surveys

ANZSCO Classification

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    Earnings and Hours

    Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)
    Source: Share of workers who work full-time hours: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Average full-time hours worked per week: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Median full-time earnings per week and Median hourly earnings: ABS, Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2023, customised report. Note: median earnings data have not been produced for some occupations where there is a high standard error, and are published with "N/A" values.
    Earnings and Hours Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 87% 70%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 51 hours 44 hours
    Median full-time earnings per week $2,618 $1,697
    Median hourly earnings $66 $43

    Industries

    Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists work in industries like:

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    8.5%

    Victoria

    8.7%

    Queensland

    20.0%

    South Australia

    5.0%

    Tasmania

    2.6%

    Northern Territory

    0.9%

    Australian Capital Territory

    2.4%

    Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Age and Gender Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists All Occupations
    Median age 41 years 39 years
    Female share of employment 22% 48%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
    15–19 5.2 0.1
    20–24 9.1 4.2
    25–34 22.7 28.2
    35–44 22.3 27.3
    45–54 20.4 20.0
    55–59 8.8 8.4
    60–64 6.5 5.2
    65 and Over 4.9 6.6

    Education

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 41.3
    Bachelor degree 23.2 54.5
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 1.0
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 0.5
    Year 12 15.9 1.2
    Year 11 4.0 0.2
    Year 10 and below 9.7 0.3
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.