A person working as a Geologist in Martinique typically earns around 5,000 EUR per month. Salaries range from 2,300 EUR (lowest) to 7,950 EUR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Geologist salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Geologist salaries in Martinique range from 2,300 EUR per month (minimum salary) to 7,950 EUR per month (maximum salary).
The median salary is 5,400 EUR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Geologist(s) are earning less than 5,400 EUR while the other half are earning more than 5,400 EUR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Geologist(s) are earning less than 3,470 EUR while 75% of them are earning more than 3,470 EUR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Geologist(s) are earning less than 7,210 EUR while 25% are earning more than 7,210 EUR.
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Geologist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Geologist with less than two years of experience makes approximately 2,610 EUR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 3,490 EUR per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 5,160 EUR per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Geologist(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 6,290 EUR per month, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 6,850 EUR per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 7,420 EUR per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
0 - 2 Years | 2,610 EUR | |
2 - 5 Years | +34% | 3,490 EUR |
5 - 10 Years | +48% | 5,160 EUR |
10 - 15 Years | +22% | 6,290 EUR |
15 - 20 Years | +9% | 6,850 EUR |
20+ Years | +8% | 7,420 EUR |
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Geologist salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Bachelor's Degree, the average salary of a Geologist is 2,980 EUR per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 4,680 EUR per month, 57% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
A PhD gets its holder an average salary of 7,840 EUR per month, 68% more than someone with a Master's Degree.
Bachelor's Degree | 2,980 EUR | |
Master's Degree | +57% | 4,680 EUR |
PhD | +68% | 7,840 EUR |
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Martinique costs anywhere from 15,100 Euro(s) to 45,200 Euro(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Geologist employees in Martinique earn 19% more than their female counterparts on average.
Male | 5,440 EUR | |
Female | -16% | 4,570 EUR |
Geologist(s) in Martinique are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Banking | 9% | |
Energy | 9% | |
Information Technology | 9% | |
Healthcare | 9% | |
Travel | 9% | |
Construction | 9% | |
Education | 9% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Martinique for the year 2021. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
A Geologist is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
57% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 43% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | 43% | |
No Bonus | 57% |
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
The main two types of jobs | |
Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
The average salary for Geologist is 85% more than that of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining. Also, Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries are 10% less than those of All Jobs.
Job Title | Average Salary |
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Associate Landman | 1,310 EUR | ![]() |
Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 1,190 EUR | ![]() |
Biomass Plant Technician | 1,340 EUR | ![]() |
Biomass Power Plant Manager | 3,970 EUR | ![]() |
Chemical Plant Operator | 2,360 EUR | ![]() |
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 2,970 EUR | ![]() |
Completions Engineer | 2,730 EUR | ![]() |
Cost Controller | 1,980 EUR | ![]() |
Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 3,080 EUR | ![]() |
Dispatcher | 1,190 EUR | ![]() |
Distribution Manager | 3,710 EUR | ![]() |
Dragline Operator | 1,280 EUR | ![]() |
Driller Offsider | 1,030 EUR | ![]() |
Dump Truck Driver | 1,140 EUR | ![]() |
Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 6,530 EUR | ![]() |
Energy Advisor | 4,210 EUR | ![]() |
Energy Analyst | 4,040 EUR | ![]() |
Energy Auditor | 3,330 EUR | ![]() |
Energy Dispatch Director | 4,610 EUR | ![]() |
Energy Technical Assistant | 1,650 EUR | ![]() |
Energy Technical Manager | 3,510 EUR | ![]() |
Energy Technical Trainer | 2,430 EUR | ![]() |
Exploration Manager | 4,840 EUR | ![]() |
Field Safety Auditor | 3,260 EUR | ![]() |
Fluids Engineer | 2,580 EUR | ![]() |
Fuel Cell Engineer | 2,960 EUR | ![]() |
Fuel Cell Technician | 1,460 EUR | ![]() |
Fuels Handler | 1,330 EUR | ![]() |
Gas Compressor Operator | 1,280 EUR | ![]() |
Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 2,230 EUR | ![]() |
Gas Supply Manager | 4,080 EUR | ![]() |
Geologist | 5,000 EUR | ![]() |
Geophysicist | 4,890 EUR | ![]() |
Geothermal Production Manager | 4,780 EUR | ![]() |
Geothermal Technician | 2,020 EUR | ![]() |
HSE Engineer | 2,900 EUR | ![]() |
HSE Officer | 1,650 EUR | ![]() |
HSEQ Administrator | 1,960 EUR | ![]() |
Inspector | 2,460 EUR | ![]() |
Instructor | 2,180 EUR | ![]() |
Instrument Designer | 2,080 EUR | ![]() |
Lead Technical Field Advisor | 3,530 EUR | ![]() |
Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 2,510 EUR | ![]() |
Maintenance Engineer | 2,800 EUR | ![]() |
Maintenance Superintendent | 2,400 EUR | ![]() |
Material Controller | 1,850 EUR | ![]() |
Mine Engineer | 2,790 EUR | ![]() |
Mine Surveyor | 3,130 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Project Administrator | 2,350 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Project Assistant | 1,880 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Project Controls Consultant | 3,080 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Project Coordinator | 2,470 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Project Engineer | 2,810 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Project Manager | 3,380 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Site Manager | 3,740 EUR | ![]() |
Mining Team Leader | 2,900 EUR | ![]() |
NDT Technician | 1,760 EUR | ![]() |
Oil Service Unit Operator | 1,480 EUR | ![]() |
Oil Trader | 3,730 EUR | ![]() |
Oilwell Pumper | 1,010 EUR | ![]() |
Petroleum Engineer | 3,000 EUR | ![]() |
Petroleum Geologist | 5,030 EUR | ![]() |
Petroleum Pump System Operator | 1,530 EUR | ![]() |
Pipeline Technician | 1,110 EUR | ![]() |
Power Coordinator | 1,640 EUR | ![]() |
Power Plant Operations Manager | 5,320 EUR | ![]() |
Power Plant Operator | 2,310 EUR | ![]() |
Radio Operator | 1,260 EUR | ![]() |
Reliability Engineer | 2,770 EUR | ![]() |
Reservoir Engineer | 2,650 EUR | ![]() |
Risk Analyst | 3,360 EUR | ![]() |
Roughneck | 2,910 EUR | ![]() |
Scaffolder | 1,890 EUR | ![]() |
Shutdown Engineer | 2,410 EUR | ![]() |
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Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 2,820 EUR | ![]() |
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Solar Thermal Technician | 1,640 EUR | ![]() |
Supply Operations Manager | 4,570 EUR | ![]() |
Sustainability Specialist | 4,630 EUR | ![]() |
System Development Advisor | 3,330 EUR | ![]() |
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Utility Operator | 1,550 EUR | ![]() |
Wind Energy Project Manager | 3,750 EUR | ![]() |
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Martinique earn 25% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Private Sector | 2,680 EUR | |
Public Sector | +25% | 3,340 EUR |