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 States2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median48,310 USD
Average59,080 USD
Middle 50%38,620 USD - 73,690 USD
Decile range30,590 USD - 98,650 USD
Bottom decile30,590 USD
Top decile98,650 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median38,560 USD
Average39,720 USD
Middle 50%31,610 USD - 46,580 USD
Decile range23,510 USD - 50,980 USD
Bottom decile23,510 USD
Top decile50,980 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median58,680 USD
Average81,240 USD
Middle 50%49,010 USD - 77,520 USD
Decile range46,590 USD - 200,390 USD
Bottom decile46,590 USD
Top decile200,390 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median38,560 USD
Average43,800 USD
Middle 50%36,910 USD - 47,850 USD
Decile range30,730 USD - 60,960 USD
Bottom decile30,730 USD
Top decile60,960 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median61,930 USD
Average71,980 USD
Middle 50%48,700 USD - 97,380 USD
Decile range38,080 USD - 119,200 USD
Bottom decile38,080 USD
Top decile119,200 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median61,390 USD
Average67,400 USD
Middle 50%46,910 USD - 75,940 USD
Decile range37,160 USD - 98,490 USD
Bottom decile37,160 USD
Top decile98,490 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median36,830 USD
Average40,590 USD
Middle 50%34,330 USD - 46,440 USD
Decile range29,150 USD - 48,160 USD
Bottom decile29,150 USD
Top decile48,160 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median89,880 USD
Average81,030 USD
Middle 50%56,670 USD - 104,880 USD
Decile range29,670 USD - 114,200 USD
Bottom decile29,670 USD
Top decile114,200 USD
🇺🇸 Hawaii2021
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median46,920 USD
Average49,830 USD
Middle 50%36,910 USD - 59,770 USD
Decile range36,900 USD - 59,790 USD
Bottom decile36,900 USD
Top decile59,790 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018

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