Also called: Geoscience Technician
Supports geologists by collecting samples, running lab tests, and handling data.
You help with fieldwork, label core samples, run basic lab analyses, and enter data into maps.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree in geoscience or a related field.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Geology, Environmental Technology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI handles data entry and some lab analysis; fieldwork help and sample handling stay hands-on.
Classes: Earth science, Chemistry, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4043.
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