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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$17.31
Entry wage$13.54
10th percentile wage$12.95
50th percentile wage$16.27
90th percentile wage$22.24
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services3099.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services30$16.26
Geological and Petroleum Technicians (19-4041)
Assist scientists in the use of electrical, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential sources of metallic ore, gas, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. Investigate and collect information leading to the possible discovery of new oil fields.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.27 $37.23 -$20.96
2018$16.19+.5%$37.04+.5%-$20.85
2017$15.76+2.7%$36.07+2.7%-$20.30
2016$15.40+2.4%$35.24+2.4%-$19.83
2015$15.16+1.6%$34.68+1.6%-$19.52
2014$14.87+2.0%$34.02+2.0%-$19.15
2013$14.59+1.9%$33.38+1.9%-$18.79
2012$14.31+1.9%$32.74+1.9%-$18.43
2011$14.03+2.0%$32.11+2.0%-$18.07
2010$13.81+1.6%$31.61+1.6%-$17.79
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.27 $23.07 -$6.80
2018$16.19+.5%$22.87+.9%-$6.68
2017$15.76+2.7%$22.17+3.1%-$6.40
2016$15.40+2.4%$21.58+2.8%-$6.17
2015$15.16+1.6%$21.08+2.3%-$5.92
2014$14.87+2.0%$20.64+2.1%-$5.77
2013$14.59+1.9%$20.20+2.2%-$5.61
2012$14.31+1.9%$19.79+2.1%-$5.48
2011$14.03+2.0%$19.45+1.7%-$5.42
2010$13.81+1.6%$19.15+1.6%-$5.33

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
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