The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare geological and petroleum technician salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,440 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $92,780 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,000 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) geological and petroleum technicians is $121,000. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $34,440.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,810 | 0.13% | -1.59% |
| 2016 | $69,720 | 1.53% | - |
| 2015 | $68,650 | 2.17% | - |
| 2014 | $67,160 | -5.51% | - |
| 2013 | $70,860 | -0.08% | - |
| 2012 | $70,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of geological and petroleum technicians in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of geological and petroleum technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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