The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of metal ore mining 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 | $40,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of metal ore mining. 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 $81,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $40,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Metal Ore Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,530 | 7.09% | 16.16% |
| 2016 | $55,310 | -0.49% | - |
| 2015 | $55,580 | 0.45% | - |
| 2014 | $55,330 | 5.30% | - |
| 2013 | $52,400 | 4.75% | - |
| 2012 | $49,910 | - | - |
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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