 
Median hourly earnings of science technicians in 2002 were as follows:
| Nuclear technicians |
$28.84 |
| Forensic science technicians |
19.73 |
| Geological and petroleum technicians |
18.96 |
| Chemical technicians |
18.00 |
| Environmental science and protection technicians, including health |
16.98 |
| Biological technicians |
15.73 |
| Forest and conservation technicians |
14.90 |
| Agricultural and food science technicians |
13.74 |
In 2003, the average annual salary in nonsupervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions in the Federal Government was $30,440 for biological science technicians; $44,068 for physical science technicians; $55,374 for geodetic technicians; $40,781 for hydrologic technicians; and $52,585 for meteorological technicians.
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