▼8%
C$25.00
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
25%
CA$22.03
MEDIAN
CA$25
75%
CA$32.22
The average hourly pay for a Geological / Petroleum Technician is C$25.00 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$22 - C$32
Bonus
C$1k - C$7k
Total Pay
C$39k - C$112k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Geological / Petroleum Technicians?
▲7%
What Do Geological / Petroleum Technicians Do?
Geological / Petroleum Technician Tasks
- Support scientist and engineers in locating and extracting minerals, oils and natural gas.
- Use a variety of tools and instruments to map and measure seismic activity and geological features such as fault lines.
- Measure and record physical and geological conditions in oil or gas well.
- Collect and examine geological data, test geological samples to determine element composition and locate mineral, oil and gas rich sites.
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Common Health Benefits for a Geological / Petroleum Technician
Medical
38%
Dental
38%
Vision
25%
None
63%
Gender Breakdown for Geological / Petroleum Technicians
Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Geological / Petroleum Technicians
What is the highest pay for Geological / Petroleum Technicians?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Geological / Petroleum Technician is CA$NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Geological / Petroleum Technicians?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Geological / Petroleum Technician is CA$NaN / hour
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.