Wyoming Statewide
All-industry
Estimated employment 240
Mean wage28.21
10th percentile wage14.28
25th percentile wage18.54
50th percentile wage29.47
75th percentile wage37.72
90th percentile wage43.06
Box and Whisker for Geological and Petroleum Technicians (19-4041) in Wyoming Statewide
Geological and Petroleum Technicians (19-4041)
Assist scientists in the use of electrical, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential sources of metallic ore, gas, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. Investigate and collect information leading to the possible discovery of new oil fields.
Median Wage History
 This Occupation Compared to Occupational Group Difference 
Current$29.47+1.6%$22.84+1.6%$6.63
2009 $29.00+1.0%$22.48+1.0%$6.52
2008 $28.69+3.0%$22.24+3.0%$6.45
2007 $27.84+3.4%$21.58+3.5%$6.26
2006 $26.91+4.0%$20.85+3.9%$6.06
2005 $25.87+2.8%$20.05+2.8%$5.82
2004 $25.15+3.2%$19.49+3.1%$5.66
2003 $24.37+3.0%$18.89+3.0%$5.48
2002 $23.65+2.3%$18.33+2.3%$5.32
2001 $23.11 $17.91 $5.20
 This Occupation Compared to All Occupations Difference 
Current$29.47+1.6%$16.54+1.3%$12.93
2009 $29.00+1.0%$16.32+1.3%$12.68
2008 $28.69+3.0%$16.10+2.6%$12.59
2007 $27.84+3.4%$15.69+3.2%$12.15
2006 $26.91+4.0%$15.19+3.1%$11.72
2005 $25.87+2.8%$14.72+2.5%$11.15
2004 $25.15+3.2%$14.36+2.6%$10.79
2003 $24.37+3.0%$13.99+3.1%$10.38
2002 $23.65+2.3%$13.57+2.5%$10.08
2001 $23.11 $13.23 $9.88