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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$53,350
United States, 2025
Employment
6,980
United States, 2025
Typical education
Not recorded
Job Zone 4
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
- O*NET code
- 19-4043.00
- Job zone
- 4
- Experience required
- Not recorded
Typical tasks
- Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
- Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
- Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
- Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
- Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
- Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
- Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$35,770
25th percentile
$44,850
75th percentile
$72,110
90th percentile
$99,560
Most important skills
- Reading Comprehension3.8
- Critical Thinking3.5
- Time Management3.3
- Writing3.3
- Monitoring3.3
- Judgment and Decision Making3.1
- Active Listening3.1
- Complex Problem Solving3.1
- Operations Monitoring3.0
- Speaking3.0
- Coordination3.0
- Social Perceptiveness2.9
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 11 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
11
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Writing | 3.3 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Monitoring | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Time Management | 3.3 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Speaking | 3.0 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Coordination | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | 2.6 | Not selected | 2.6 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | $102,090 | 30 | 2025 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,350 | 80 | 2025 |
| IN | $79,290 | — | 2025 |
| AK | $76,090 | 70 | 2025 |
| NV | $73,700 | 260 | 2025 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,660 | — | 2025 |
| Denver, CO | $70,280 | 60 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,410 | — | 2025 |
| CA | $69,410 | 480 | 2025 |
| WV | $69,350 | 60 | 2025 |
| Chicago, IL | $64,420 | — | 2025 |
| WA | $63,910 | — | 2025 |
| NE | $63,160 | — | 2025 |
| WY | $63,070 | 90 | 2025 |
| TN | $63,050 | 110 | 2025 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,520 | 60 | 2025 |
| CO | $61,780 | 90 | 2025 |
| MA | $61,630 | 40 | 2025 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,910 | 40 | 2025 |
| Boise City, ID | $60,800 | — | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.