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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 220 | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| Alaska | 170 | $81,240 | $39.06 | |
| Arizona | 130 | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| California | 740 | $71,980 | $34.61 | |
| Colorado | 530 | $67,400 | $32.40 | |
| Florida | 510 | $40,590 | $19.52 | |
| Georgia | 200 | $81,030 | $38.96 | |
| Hawaii | $49,830 | $23.96 | ||
| Idaho | $50,060 | $24.07 | ||
| Illinois | 170 | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| Iowa | 50 | $44,570 | $21.43 | |
| Kentucky | 170 | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| Louisiana | 150 | $79,480 | $38.21 | |
| Massachusetts | $64,980 | $31.24 | ||
| Michigan | 190 | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| Minnesota | 50 | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| Mississippi | $60,640 | $29.15 | ||
| Montana | 50 | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| Nebraska | $59,320 | $28.52 | ||
| Nevada | 220 | $55,080 | $26.48 | |
| New Jersey | $60,210 | $28.95 | ||
| New York | 170 | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| North Carolina | $39,030 | $18.77 | ||
| North Dakota | 30 | $52,200 | $25.10 | |
| Ohio | 130 | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| Oklahoma | 490 | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| Oregon | 180 | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| Pennsylvania | $47,810 | $22.99 | ||
| South Carolina | 40 | $57,650 | $27.72 | |
| Tennessee | 230 | $49,970 | $24.03 | |
| Texas | 2,200 | $59,130 | $28.43 | |
| Utah | 120 | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| Washington | $51,740 | $24.88 | ||
| West Virginia | 40 | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| Wyoming | 70 | $80,260 | $38.59 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities. Includes instruction in principles of petroleum extraction and related geology, petroleum field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, laboratory analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities, facility inspection procedures, and report preparation.
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.
A general program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development. Includes instruction in standard laboratory practices and procedures; techniques for analysis, testing and inspection; laboratory instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance; laboratory and materials handling safety; and computer applications.
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills to the operation of chemical processing equipment in industries such as chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and waste water treatment. Includes instruction in mathematics, chemistry, and physics; computer applications; chemical and refinery plant operations, processes, and equipment; safety, health, and environment; instrumentation; troubleshooting; and applications to specific industries.
Any instructional program in physical science technologies not listed above.
Any instructional program in science technologies not listed above.
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$59,080 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 21%
- College dropout 21%
- Associate’s degree 12%
- Bachelor’s degree 34%
- Master’s degree 8%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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