Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $79,041 | $73,729 to $89,729 | 5 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +1% (2023 to 2033), about 12,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $73,500 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $55,750 | +0.4% | 4,100 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $82,560 | -8.8% | 1,300 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $52,440 | +1.5% | 1,300 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.