Geological Technicians
(Except Hydrologic Technicians)

Moderate Risk
58%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
69%
(High Risk)
POLLING
46%
(Moderate Risk)
Average: 58%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
3.8%
by year 2033
WAGES
$52,440
or $25.21 per hour
Volume
8,860
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
3.7/10

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Calculated automation risk

69% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.

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We haven't found any important qualities of this job that can't be easily automated

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46% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, the automation risk level we have generated suggests a much higher chance of automation: 69% chance of automation.

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 3.8% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians' was $52,440, or $25 per hour

'Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians' were paid 9.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 8,860 people employed as 'Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 17 thousand people are employed as 'Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians'.

Job 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.

SOC Code: 19-4043.00

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