The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of petroleum and coal products manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare geological and petroleum technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of petroleum and coal products manufacturing. 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 $97,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $26,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,370 | -5.62% | -53.71% |
| 2016 | $58,480 | -12.29% | - |
| 2015 | $65,670 | 3.21% | - |
| 2014 | $63,560 | -8.62% | - |
| 2013 | $69,040 | -23.28% | - |
| 2012 | $85,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of geological and petroleum technicians in seven industries within the manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|
| Machinery Manufacturing | |
| Machinery Manufacturing | |
| Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing | |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
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