With dwindling energy, mineral, and water resources along with increasing concerns about the environment and natural hazards, the long-range outlook for geology careers is good.  At this time, the field of environmental geology is experiencing the highest employment rates.  Companies and government agencies are employing geologically trained individuals who understand chemical contamination of groundwater, surface water, and soils coupled with some knowledge of surface processes to facilitate land reclamation and conservation of natural resources.

Major employers of geoscientists include:

Geological and Engineering Firms
Hydrological Consultants
Analytical Laboratories
Petroleum and Mining Companies
State and Federal Agencies such as:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Department of Energy
    Department of Agriculture
    Forest Service
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
    State Geological Surveys
    State Departments of Natural Resources
    State Departments of the Environmental Management
    State Departments of Reclamation  

Salaries:

Salaries vary from employer to employer depending on the career path, location, qualification, and economy.  Data from the 1993 National Science Foundation National Survey of College Graduates reports the following salaries for geologists: