Also called: Jug Hound, Geophysical Field Technician
Lays out sensors across the land so geophysicists can record sound waves bouncing off rock layers.
You hike through fields and deserts planting thousands of small sensors called geophones, then pick them all up after the survey. Work is outdoors and physical.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Geophysics, Geology.
Shrinking. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Wireless sensor nodes and drones cut the crews needed to lay out geophones; this job is shrinking.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to seismic survey crews; they provide the safety training
Classes: Earth science, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-5099.
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