The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of merchant wholesalers, durable goods are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare geological and petroleum technician salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $65,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,840 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,090 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $132,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of merchant wholesalers, durable goods. 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 $132,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $65,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,840 | 1.60% | 1.60% |
| 2016 | $72,660 | 13.01% | - |
| 2015 | $63,210 | -14.95% | - |
| 2012 | $72,660 | - | - |
The average salaries of geological and petroleum technicians in six industries within the wholesale trade sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of geological and petroleum technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | |
| Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
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