The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable 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 | $38,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,260 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,970 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable 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 $102,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,970. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $38,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,970 | 9.92% | 13.01% |
| 2016 | $55,820 | -17.83% | - |
| 2015 | $65,770 | 13.82% | - |
| 2014 | $56,680 | 31.83% | - |
| 2013 | $38,640 | -39.52% | - |
| 2012 | $53,910 | - | - |
The average salaries of geological and petroleum technicians in six industries within the wholesale trade 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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