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Chemical Technicians
Median annual wage: $60,390 · Job growth 2025-2035: +4.9% · Typical education: Associate's degree
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Median annual wage: $53,350 · Job growth 2025-2035: +3.6% · Typical education: Associate's degree
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Median annual wage: $62,280 · Job growth 2025-2035: +4.4% · Typical education: Associate's degree
Quality Control Analysts
Median annual wage: $62,280 · Job growth 2025-2035: +4.4% · Typical education: Associate's degree
Remote Sensing Technicians
Median annual wage: $62,280 · Job growth 2025-2035: +4.4% · Typical education: Associate's degree
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Median annual wage: $78,120 · Job growth 2025-2035: -5.2% · Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Median annual wage: $58,040 · Job growth 2025-2035: +3.6% · Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent