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Geological / Petroleum Technician

Average Geological / Petroleum Technician Salary in Australia

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AU$80,000
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Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
25%
A$65k
MEDIAN
A$80k
75%
A$97k

The average salary for a Geological / Petroleum Technician is AU$80,000 in 2025

Base Salary
AU$65k - AU$97k
Total Pay
AU$48k - AU$123k
Based on 11 salary profiles (last updated Jun 10 2019)
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What Do Geological / Petroleum Technicians Do?

Geological / Petroleum Technician Tasks
  • Support scientist and engineers in locating and extracting minerals, oils and natural gas.
  • Use a variety of tools and instruments to map and measure seismic activity and geological features such as fault lines.
  • Measure and record physical and geological conditions in oil or gas well.
  • Collect and examine geological data, test geological samples to determine element composition and locate mineral, oil and gas rich sites.
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Common Health Benefits for a Geological / Petroleum Technician

Medical
17%
None
83%

Gender Breakdown for Geological / Petroleum Technicians

Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Geological / Petroleum Technicians

What is the highest pay for Geological / Petroleum Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Geological / Petroleum Technician is A$NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Geological / Petroleum Technicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Geological / Petroleum Technician is A$NaN / year

How can Geological / Petroleum Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Geological / Petroleum Technician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Geological / Petroleum Technician that oversees more junior Geological / Petroleum Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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