Profession

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median48,390 USD
Average58,220 USD
Middle 50%39,200 USD - 64,470 USD
Decile range32,830 USD - 92,210 USD
Bottom decile32,830 USD
Top decile92,210 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median40,050 USD
Average40,970 USD
Middle 50%37,880 USD - 43,330 USD
Decile range29,100 USD - 43,330 USD
Bottom decile29,100 USD
Top decile43,330 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median67,730 USD
Average89,420 USD
Middle 50%55,100 USD - 83,440 USD
Decile range50,160 USD - 148,410 USD
Bottom decile50,160 USD
Top decile148,410 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median48,330 USD
Average50,920 USD
Middle 50%37,840 USD - 61,760 USD
Decile range37,830 USD - 75,890 USD
Bottom decile37,830 USD
Top decile75,890 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median63,160 USD
Average78,300 USD
Middle 50%50,900 USD - 78,060 USD
Decile range43,080 USD - 158,180 USD
Bottom decile43,080 USD
Top decile158,180 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median49,370 USD
Average54,480 USD
Middle 50%43,840 USD - 61,000 USD
Decile range38,030 USD - 78,060 USD
Bottom decile38,030 USD
Top decile78,060 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median55,530 USD
Average57,870 USD
Middle 50%44,730 USD - 58,200 USD
Decile range39,840 USD - 76,070 USD
Bottom decile39,840 USD
Top decile76,070 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median46,880 USD
Average51,080 USD
Middle 50%40,550 USD - 60,820 USD
Decile range37,460 USD - 77,600 USD
Bottom decile37,460 USD
Top decile77,600 USD
🇺🇸 Indiana2024
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median65,490 USD
Average68,210 USD
Middle 50%40,060 USD - 79,550 USD
Decile range35,650 USD - 124,790 USD
Bottom decile35,650 USD
Top decile124,790 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018

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