The salary statistics and trend of miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technician salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for miscellaneous life, physical, and social science 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) miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians is $88,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians is $33,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,020 | -0.98% | 7.33% |
| 2016 | $58,590 | 5.03% | - |
| 2015 | $55,640 | 0.81% | - |
| 2014 | $55,190 | 5.76% | - |
| 2013 | $52,010 | -3.38% | - |
| 2012 | $53,770 | - | - |
The average salaries of miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians in seven industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of miscellaneous life, physical, and social science technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |