Geoscientists and oceanographers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 2113 ยท Browse All Occupations
Geoscientists include geologists, geochemists and geophysicists who conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth, to locate, identify and extract hydrocarbon, mineral and groundwater resources and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment. Oceanographers conduct programs of exploration and research on ocean processes and phenomena, biological, chemical and physical characteristics of oceans, interactions with atmospheric and geological environments and impacts of human activity on oceans and marine ecosystems. Geoscientists are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms and by governments and educational institutions, or they may be self-employed. Oceanographers are employed by governments, educational institutions and private companies engaged in exploration of seafloor deposits and seafarming areas, or they may be self-employed.
Alternate Job Titles
- Biological Oceanographer
- Biostratigrapher
- Chemical Oceanographer
- Coal Geologist
- Consulting Geologist
- Consulting Geophysicist
- Development Geologist
- Environmental Geologist
- Exploration Geologist
- Exploration Geophysicist
- Fisheries Oceanographer
- Geochemist
- Geodesist
- Geological Oceanographer
- Geologist
- Geomorphologist
- Geophysicist
- Glaciologist
- Groundwater Geologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Hydrographic Surveyor - Geology
- Hydrologist
- Ice Specialist - Oceanography
- Marine Geologist
- Marine Geophysicist
- Micropaleontologist
- Mine Geologist
- Mineralogist
- Mining Geologist
- Oceanographer
- Oil Geologist
- Paleobotanist
- Paleoecologist
- Paleontologist
- Palynologist
- Petrographer
- Petroleum Geologist
- Petrologist
- Petrophysicist
- Photogeologist
- Physical Oceanographer
- Placer Geologist
- Prospecting Geologist
- Quaternarist
- Quaternary Scientist
- Quaternary Specialist
- Remote Sensing Geologist
- Sedimentary Geologist
- Sedimentologist
- Seismologist
- Stratigrapher
- Structural Geologist
- Volcanologist
- Wellsite Co-ordinator - Geology
- Development Geologist
- Environmental Geologist
- Exploration Geologist
- Geochemist
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Glaciologist
- Groundwater Geologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Hydrologist
- Mine Geologist
- Mineralogist
- Oceanographer
- Paleontologist
- Petroleum Geologist
- Petrologist
- Sedimentologist
- Seismologist
- Stratigrapher
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for geoscientists and oceanographers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | N/A |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | N/A |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $86,149 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $77,078 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for geoscientists and oceanographers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $77,078 |
| Female | $84,131 |
Extracted Salary Information (6 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for geoscientists and oceanographers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for geoscientists and oceanographers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 0 |
| 25 to 34 years | 45 |
| 35 to 44 years | 35 |
| 45 to 54 years | 70 |
| 55 to 64 years | 30 |
| 65 to 74 years | 0 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 175 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for geoscientists and oceanographers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 45 |
| Part Time | 120 |
| Total | 180 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for geoscientists and oceanographers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 115 |
| Female | 65 |
| Total | 180 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for geoscientists and oceanographers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 170 |
| Self Employed | 15 |
| Total | 175 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for geoscientists and oceanographers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 180 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Total | 175 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for geoscientists and oceanographers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 0 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 0 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 10 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 10 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 155 |
| Total | 180 |