Science and Engineering Professionals / Geologists and Geophysicists

Mineralogist

A mineralogist studies the composition, structure, and properties of minerals, rocks, and gemstones. They analyze mineral samples using laboratory techniques, classify minerals, and contribute to fields such as mining, materials science, and geology.

Average monthly gross

6,570 CHF

3 validated salaries

Median

5,880 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

5,520 CHF - 7,896 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Mineralogist

ISCO

2114.3

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 1 validated salaries
5,880 CHF 5,880 CHF - 5,880 CHF
Mid-level 1 validated salaries
5,430 CHF 5,430 CHF - 5,430 CHF
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
8,400 CHF 8,400 CHF - 8,400 CHF

Yearly trend

6,570 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 7,140 CHF 2
United Kingdom 5,430 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
NHS Trust 5,430 CHF 1
Novartis 8,400 CHF 1
Roche 5,880 CHF 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Mineral Scientist Mineral Analyst Mineralogist (Geology)

Skills

Hard skills

Mineral Identification X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Petrography Geochemical Analysis Crystallography Sample Preparation

Soft skills

Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Written Communication Team Collaboration

Tools

Polarizing Microscope X-Ray Diffractometer Electron Microprobe Spectrometer Laboratory Software (e.g., Jade, Match!)

Certifications

Certified Mineralogist (If Applicable) Professional Geologist (PG) License

Employment context

Industries

Mining Geological Services Research And Development Environmental Consulting Academia

Company types

Mining Companies Geological Survey Organizations Research Institutes Universities Environmental Consulting Firms

Work modes

On-Site

Remote compatibility

Low

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