Geotechnician vs ammunition technician

The differences between geotechnicians and ammunition technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a geotechnician and an ammunition technician. Additionally, an ammunition technician has an average salary of $55,659, which is higher than the $50,211 average annual salary of a geotechnician.

The top three skills for a geotechnician include geotechnical, construction materials and core samples. The most important skills for an ammunition technician are safety regulations, safety procedures, and ammunition.

Geotechnician vs ammunition technician overview

	Geotechnician	Ammunition Technician
Yearly salary	$50,211	$55,659
Hourly rate	$24.14	$26.76
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	2,065	11,327
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Geotechnician vs ammunition technician salary

Geotechnicians and ammunition technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Geotechnician	Ammunition Technician
Average salary	$50,211	$55,659
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $81,000	Between $36,000 And $84,000
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Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between geotechnician and ammunition technician education

There are a few differences between a geotechnician and an ammunition technician in terms of educational background:

	Geotechnician	Ammunition Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Geology	Business
Most common college	Duke University	California State University - Bakersfield

Geotechnician vs ammunition technician demographics

Here are the differences between geotechnicians' and ammunition technicians' demographics:

	Geotechnician	Ammunition Technician
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 68.6% Female, 31.4%	Male, 86.7% Female, 13.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 9.7% White, 56.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 10.5% White, 56.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between geotechnician and ammunition technician duties and responsibilities

Geotechnician example responsibilities.

Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
Locate wells using well permit information, maps, and GPS coordinates in the field.
Serve geologists and geochemists by researching data in industry repositories to load to Petra and ArcGIS 9.3/10.
Assist HAZWOPER technicians with logistical support for operations on project operations including research of facilities and vendors need for project completion.
Develop innovative PowerPoint presentations on current environmental issues in Arizona for reporting purposes.

Ammunition technician example responsibilities.

Manage numerous outdoor storage locations for government ammunition stockpiles while simultaneously providing rapid logistical support to facilitate employee training.
Help in combat disposal and emergency destruct operations.
Collaborate with EPA officials to ensure positive audit results and gather all necessary documentation for compliance for with audit procedures.
Assist HAZWOPER technicians with logistical support for operations on project operations including research of facilities and vendors need for project completion.
Used a full face respirator daily, when handling certain hazardous materials.
Develop training plans, coursework, handouts and visual aids (Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, overheads).

Geotechnician vs ammunition technician skills

Common geotechnician skills

Geotechnical, 55%
Construction Materials, 11%
Core Samples, 8%
Water Samples, 6%
GPS, 6%
Soil Samples, 5%

Common ammunition technician skills

Safety Regulations, 24%
Safety Procedures, 15%
Ammunition, 10%
Hazardous Materials, 8%
Logistics, 6%
Combat, 5%

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