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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Texas

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 Texas the median pay is $46,840 a year, 12% below the national median of $53,350.

$46,840median pay in Texas, per year
$39,300–$63,230middle half earn
2,190employed in Texas
$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, Texas, annual.