Program Codes: 
1IDEACOP,18364,32094,04142,31973,4143
Employment Percentage: 
17.611940298507
SOC ID: 
19-4045
SOC Title: 
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians
ONET ID: 
19-4041.01
ONET Concat ID: 
19404101
Median Salary: 
42952.17
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 Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a Bachelor's degree
Description: 

Measure, record, or evaluate geological data, using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic, or gravity-measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. May collect or evaluate core samples or cuttings.

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.</li><li>Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.</li><li>Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.</li><li>Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
29276.97
Top Annual Earnings: 
84132.1
Title Slug: 
geophysical-data-technician