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- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Annual Median Wage$ 44,930$26,670
$54,600
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Fast Growing
- Geological Technicians support scientists and engineers in exploring, extracting, and monitoring natural resources, such as soil, natural gas, and water.
What do they typically do
- Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs
- Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment
- Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis
- Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis
- Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting
- Interview individuals, and research public databases to obtain information
- Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases
- Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.6%Job OpeningEducation & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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