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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-4043 |
| title | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4043.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,710 |
| a mean | 58,220 |
| a median | 48,390 |
| a pct10 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 39,200 |
| a pct75 | 64,470 |
| a pct90 | 92,210 |
| h mean | 27 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians typically centers on test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.24 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in Nevada at $72,440 and lowest in Michigan at $37,620 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Nevada, New Jersey, Alaska, Indiana, New Mexico) average $67,566. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $72,440 | $73,230 | $48,510 | $91,990 | 350 |
| New Jersey | $68,000 | $71,350 | $48,390 | $97,350 | 40 |
| Alaska | $67,730 | $89,420 | $50,160 | $148,410 | 110 |
| Indiana | $65,490 | $68,210 | $35,650 | $124,790 | — |
| New Mexico | $64,170 | $63,960 | $61,090 | $67,700 | — |
| California | $63,160 | $78,300 | $43,080 | $158,180 | 830 |
| Kentucky | $61,820 | $59,160 | $38,420 | $72,880 | — |
| Utah | $61,150 | $70,350 | $41,230 | $101,930 | 120 |
| Washington | $60,540 | $58,310 | $49,090 | $70,430 | — |
| Montana | $59,240 | $63,030 | $41,150 | $78,900 | 70 |
| Ohio | $56,610 | $58,380 | $37,120 | $79,340 | 80 |
| Oregon | $56,590 | $59,780 | $47,150 | $71,920 | 150 |
| Idaho | $55,530 | $57,870 | $39,840 | $76,070 | — |
| Louisiana | $52,920 | $55,880 | $45,020 | $74,290 | — |
| Minnesota | $52,480 | $52,040 | $38,300 | $68,880 | — |
| New York | $51,610 | $60,000 | $43,950 | $82,750 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $51,010 | $54,630 | $40,470 | $75,180 | 190 |
| South Carolina | $50,510 | $52,920 | $41,150 | $67,100 | 70 |
| Kansas | $49,590 | $59,950 | $40,090 | $76,320 | — |
| Florida | $49,370 | $54,480 | $38,030 | $78,060 | 180 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 | $51,970 | $47,650 | $59,890 | 110 |
| Arizona | $48,330 | $50,920 | $37,830 | $75,890 | — |
| Illinois | $46,880 | $51,080 | $37,460 | $77,600 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $45,950 | $57,540 | $45,210 | $82,300 | 110 |
| Wyoming | $45,430 | $52,800 | $41,240 | $80,060 | — |
| North Carolina | $44,930 | $43,930 | $26,670 | $54,600 | — |
| Oklahoma | $44,640 | $52,980 | $36,390 | $86,470 | 750 |
| Texas | $43,780 | $52,680 | $28,120 | $98,430 | 3,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,340 | $43,900 | $30,360 | $63,900 | 510 |
| Alabama | $40,050 | $40,970 | $29,100 | $43,330 | 40 |
| Michigan | $37,620 | $45,720 | $28,180 | $64,760 | 120 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Acid Tester or Chalk Tester frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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