The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of natural gas distribution 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 | $38,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,860 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of natural gas distribution. 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 $100,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $38,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Natural Gas Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,860 | -5.85% | 24.37% |
| 2016 | $72,890 | 7.97% | - |
| 2015 | $67,080 | 5.08% | - |
| 2014 | $63,670 | 14.75% | - |
| 2013 | $54,280 | 4.05% | - |
| 2012 | $52,080 | - | - |
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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