Geological and Petroleum Technicians in Virginia
Considering a career as a Geological and Petroleum Technician in Virginia?
- Geological and Petroleum Technicians in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Geological and Petroleum Technicians Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Geological and Petroleum Technicians ranged from $29,690 to $71,010 with $42,500 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.27 to $34.14. The median hourly rate was $20.43.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $17.96 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $2.47.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Virginia Metros for Geological and Petroleum Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Geological and Petroleum Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 40 | $45,930 |
Richmond, VA | 30 | $40,220 |
Top States for Geological and Petroleum Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Geological and Petroleum Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 6,000 | $53,990 |
California | 1,630 | $49,610 |
Oklahoma | 1,250 | $45,790 |
Colorado | 720 | $0 |
Louisiana | 710 | $62,620 |
Pennsylvania | 510 | $43,250 |
Arizona | 370 | $44,160 |
Alaska | 350 | $73,690 |
New Jersey | 310 | $0 |
West Virginia | 310 | $52,790 |
Montana | 250 | $64,050 |
Utah | 210 | $48,580 |
Georgia | 200 | $60,220 |
Florida | 200 | $37,140 |
Michigan | 180 | $47,840 |
Nevada | 150 | $54,260 |
Wyoming | 150 | $58,260 |
Ohio | 130 | $48,120 |
New York | 110 | $44,730 |
South Carolina | 100 | $40,330 |
Below are the states where Geological and Petroleum Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
New Mexico | $89,290 |
Alaska | $73,690 |
Kentucky | $64,590 |
Montana | $64,050 |
Louisiana | $62,620 |
Georgia | $60,220 |
North Dakota | $59,290 |
Wyoming | $58,260 |
Minnesota | $54,550 |
Nevada | $54,260 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jeffrey Beall under License
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