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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in New Mexico

Geological technicians assist scientists and engineers in collecting and analyzing data about Earth's natural resources, including metals, minerals, gas, coal, and petroleum. They operate electronic, sonic, and nuclear measuring instruments in laboratories and field sites, analyze rock samples and drill cuttings, and record measurements like pressure and temperature In New Mexico the median pay is $59,520 a year, 12% above the national median of $53,350.

$59,520median pay in New Mexico, per year
$31,590–$67,980middle half earn
$53,350U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringTime ManagementActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageChemistryPhysics

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O*NET-SOC 19-4043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.