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Geological Technician

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AVG. SALARY

$73,300

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EDUCATION

Associate's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Increasing

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High School

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Beyond High School

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Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Associate's degree

Geological technicians typically need at least an associate's degree in applied science or science-related technology to enter the occupation. Some employers require a bachelor's degree. Geological technicians also receive on-the-job training.

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Additional Information

Geological and mineral technologists and technicians need a college or technical institute diploma in geology, petroleum, mining, mining engineering, hydrogeology, mineralogy or metallurgical or welding technologies.

Geophysics technologists may require a college or technical institute diploma in geophysics, petroleum or electronics technology.

"The decent jobs are all going to require at least a bachelor of science degree," says Todd Dunn, a professor of geology. "A good starting point is to get one in either geology, hydrogeology or analytical chemistry."

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