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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources · Natural Resources Systems

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 19-4043.00

Pay and outlook shown for

$49,280
median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
$39k10th$49kMedian$100k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $39,300, 25th $39,300, Median $49,280, 75th $62,600, 90th $100,000

New workers start near $39,300; experienced workers reach $100,000. About 160 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change
+11.8%
Alamo region, 322 to 360 jobs · U.S. +2%
Openings a year
49
in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 1,300
Employed in 2024
322
in the Alamo region · U.S. 9,800

Typical entry education: Associate's degree · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

6 programs, with the college that teaches each.

  1. Geology

    Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

  2. Geology

    Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

  3. Geology

    Degree · Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

  4. Geology

    Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

  5. Geology

    Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

  6. Science

    Degree · Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Reading Comprehension4.0
  2. Critical Thinking3.3
  3. Writing3.5
  4. Monitoring3.3
  5. Time Management3.1
  6. Active Listening3.5
  7. Complex Problem Solving3.3
  8. Judgment and Decision Making3.0

What the work is

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.

  1. Calibration Technologists and Technicians

    2 programsZone 3 Bright outlook

    $60kSan Antonio

  2. Surveying and Mapping Technicians

    4 programsZone 3 Bright outlook

    $48kSan Antonio

  3. Geodetic Surveyors

    1 programZone 4 Bright outlook

    $59kSan Antonio

  4. Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

    2 programsZone 4 Bright outlook

    $51kSan Antonio

  5. Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Zone 4

    $55kSan Antonio

  6. Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

    Zone 4

    $120kSan Antonio

  7. Hydrologic Technicians

    1 programZone 3

    $88kTexas

  8. Chemical Technicians

    5 programsZone 3 Bright outlook

    $50kSan Antonio

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