Hydrologists
Civilian:
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.
Military:
Ships and submarines must be designed for speed, strength, stability, and safety. Improvements in ship equipment, hull design, and deck layout can improve operations. Marine engineers design ships, submarines, and other watercraft for military use. They also oversee the construction and repair of ships and marine equipment.
Job Titles
- Assistant Groundwater Engineer
- Environmental Consultant
- Geologist
- Geophysical Laboratory Chief
- Geophysicist
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $75,680
- Military:
- Not Available
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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