Median hourly earnings of science technicians in May 2004 were as follows:
| Nuclear technicians |
$28.46 |
| Forensic science technicians |
21.16 |
| Geological and petroleum technicians |
19.35 |
| Chemical technicians |
18.35 |
| Environmental science and protection technicians, including health |
16.99 |
| Biological technicians |
15.97 |
| Agricultural and food science technicians |
14.29 |
| Forest and conservation technicians |
13.14 |
In 2005, the average annual salary in nonsupervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions in the Federal Government was $38,443 for biological science technicians; $50,264 for physical science technicians; $62,854 for geodetic technicians; $48,238 for hydrologic technicians; and $58,725 for meteorological technicians.
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