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	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	Remote Sensing Technicians	Environmental Compliance Inspectors
SUMMARY	38% Low Risk	24% Low Risk	28% Low Risk	19% Minimal Risk	32% Low Risk	24% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	3.2/10	5.1/10	4.4/10	6.7/10	4.3/10	6.0/10
POLLING	42% (Moderate Risk, Based on 21 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	33% (Low Risk, Based on 15 votes)	31% (Low Risk, Based on 192 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	1.5%	4.0%	1.2%	3.2%	3.5%	3.0%
WAGES	$48,390 or $23.26 per hour	$49,490 or $23.79 per hour	$58,890 or $28.31 per hour	$99,240 or $47.71 per hour	$60,130 or $28.91 per hour	$78,420 or $37.70 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	9,710	39,390	12,500	22,510	71,400	397,770
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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.	Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.	Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.	Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.	Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.	Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

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