The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 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 | $33,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,270 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. 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 $77,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $33,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,020 | -4.00% | 3.72% |
| 2016 | $48,900 | 4.79% | - |
| 2015 | $46,560 | 1.14% | - |
| 2013 | $46,030 | 1.65% | - |
| 2012 | $45,270 | - | - |
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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