Employment Percentage
-13.26530612
SOC ID
19-4045
SOC Title
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians
ONET ID
19-4043.00
ONET Concat ID
19404300
Median Salary
76016.82
EMSI Interest Area Term
Ed Level High School
13.6
Ed Level Certificate
5.79
Ed Level Some College
4.91
Ed Level Associates
18.27
Ed Level Bachelors
29.299999
Ed Level Masters
28.129999
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career 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.
Core 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.
- Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
- Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
- Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.
Start Annual Earnings
35595.48
Top Annual Earnings
108826.67
EMSI Career Title Slug
geological-technician-except-hydrologic-technician