| Geological and Petroleum Technicians | |||||||||||
| Summary Occupational Forecast Data for Geological and Petroleum Technicians | |||||||||||
| Employment | Employment Change | Average Annual Job Openings | Wage & Training Levels | ||||||||
| 2018 | 2023 | Numerical | Percent | New Jobs | Replacement Jobs | Total | Median Hourly | Median Annual | Training Levels | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 51 | 3 | 6.85% | 1 | 6 | 7 | $23.13 | $48,102 | Associate's degree | ||
| Description: | 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. | ||||||||||
| Staffing Pattern Data | Forecast Data Source: EMSI (2nd Quarter 2018) | ||||||||||