The salary statistics and trend of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare geological and petroleum technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $80,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent geological and petroleum technicians is $27,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of geological and petroleum technicians in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,630 | -0.35% | 20.73% |
| 2016 | $45,790 | 1.14% | - |
| 2015 | $45,270 | 4.95% | - |
| 2014 | $43,030 | 7.23% | - |
| 2013 | $39,920 | 9.39% | - |
| 2012 | $36,170 | - | - |
The average salaries of geological and petroleum technicians in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of geological and petroleum technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.