Geological and Petroleum Technician Salary in the Industry of Natural Gas Distribution

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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage 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.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

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.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-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
- -

Table 3. Compare Geological and Petroleum Technician Salary in Different Industries within the Utilities Sector

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
$68,860
Utilities
$63,570
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
$58,900

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