Occupation ยท SOC 19-4043
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 9,710 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $48,390 ($23.27 an hour).
US employment
9,710
Median annual wage
$48,390
Mean annual wage
$58,220
Median hourly wage
$23.27
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $51,940 | $3,550 (+7.3%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Surveyors | $72,740 | $24,350 (+50.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $117,960 | $69,570 (+143.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $60,130 | $11,740 (+24.3%) | 4 | Associate's degree |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $99,240 | $50,850 (+105.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Petroleum Engineers | $141,280 | $92,890 (+192.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas3,670
- 2. California830
- 3. Oklahoma750
- 4. Pennsylvania510
- 5. Nevada350
- 6. Tennessee190
- 7. Florida180
- 8. New York170
- 9. Oregon150
- 10. Illinois130
States that pay the most
- 1. Nevada$72,440
- 2. New Jersey$68,000
- 3. Alaska$67,730
- 4. Indiana$65,490
- 5. New Mexico$64,170
- 6. California$63,160
- 7. Kentucky$61,820
- 8. Utah$61,150
- 9. Washington$60,540
- 10. Montana$59,240
Median annual wage. Based on 31 states and territories with published figures.
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