Geologic Specialist I pay range
State of Texas · class code 2340
- Class code
- 2340
- Pay group
- B17
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Geologic Specialist I is $42,976 to $64,469 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 2340.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Geologic Specialist series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs geosciences work involving the review or evaluation of designs and reports; preparation of plans, estimates, and calculations; inspections; and collection and analysis of data.
How it differs from neighbouring classes
The Geologic Specialist job classification series is intended primarily for those employees who may hold the Geoscientist-in-Training certification, but who are not yet licensed as a Professional Geoscientist. Employees typically perform research and prepare and conduct geological, geochemical, and geophysical field studies and surveys under the guidance of a licensed Professional Geoscientist.
Examples of the work
Collects and analyzes geological, geochemical, geohydrological, and geophysical information from sources such as survey data, rock samples, well logs, boreholes, and aerial photos. Collects technical data, analyzes findings, and assists with developing recommendations for programs or projects. Conducts inspections for compliance with laws and specifications. Researches laws, regulations, and policies and delivers responses to the public and governmental agencies. Prepares plans, estimates, and calculations. Performs related work as assigned. DESCRIPTION OF LEVELS Examples of work and descriptions are meant to progress through the levels.
Special requirements
For Geologic Specialist II level May be certified as a Geoscientist-In-Training by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.