19-4043.00

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.

Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 37% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role

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37%

of jobs safer

639

jobs riskier than this

+1.5%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Geological Technicians collect rock and soil samples and support geologists in lab and field settings — physical, hands-on work that is largely automation-resistant. AI assists with data logging and analysis, but fieldwork in remote terrain requires human presence. Demand is tied to mining, energy, and environmental sectors; automation risk is low through 2027.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$48,390

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+1.5%

Little or no change

Education Required

Associate's degree

Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

4.0

4.3

4.6

5.2

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Critical Thinking80%

Active Learning75%

Complex Problem Solving78%

Judgment and Decision Making82%

Reading Comprehension72%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

Sales EngineersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.5/10·-2.5 pts safer

Training and Development ManagersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-2.4 pts safer

Social and Community Service ManagersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-2.4 pts safer

Logistics EngineersMuch faster than average

Software & AI·Risk: 1.6/10·-2.4 pts safer

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40% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →