The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare geological and petroleum technician salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,380 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of utilities. 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 $95,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $39,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,570 | 3.40% | 7.57% |
| 2016 | $61,410 | -3.96% | - |
| 2015 | $63,840 | 5.83% | - |
| 2014 | $60,120 | 4.08% | - |
| 2013 | $57,670 | -1.89% | - |
| 2012 | $58,760 | - | - |
The average salaries of geological and petroleum technicians in three industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
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