Average Geological Data Technician Salary in Western Sahara for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Geological Data Technician salary for 2024 in Western Sahara and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Moroccan dirham. To keep things simple, we are using the MAD currency code instead of the currency symbol DH.

How Much Does a Geological Data Technician Make in Western Sahara?

A Geological Data Technician working in Western Sahara will typically earn around 85,880 MAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 42,400 MAD to the highest average salary of 130,400 MAD.

Average Annual Salary
85,880 MAD
Average Monthly Salary
7,156 MAD

Lowest Annual Salary
42,400 MAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,533 MAD

Highest Annual Salary
130,400 MAD
Highest Monthly Salary
10,866 MAD

These are average salaries for a Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Geological Data Technician to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Geological Data Technician salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Geological Data Technician Salaries in Western Sahara

So we've looked at the average salaries a Geological Data Technician will earn in Western Sahara. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Geological Data Technician can earn between 42,400 MAD and 130,400 MAD on average in Western Sahara. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara is 84,560 MAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 84,560 MAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 84,560 MAD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Geological Data Technician salary in Western Sahara, 25% of the population are earning less than 56,460 MAD while 75% of the population earn more than 56,460 MAD.

75% of the population earn less than 111,920 MAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 111,920 MAD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Geological Data Technician Salary by Experience Level in Western Sahara

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average geological data technician salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 50,580 MAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Geological Data Technician salary would increase to 63,320 MAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Geological Data Technician, the average salary would be 85,700 MAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 106,960 MAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Geological Data Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 116,540 MAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Geological Data Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 125,100 MAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
50,580 MAD
2-5 Years +29%
63,320 MAD
5-10 Years +38%
85,700 MAD
10-15 Years +24%
106,960 MAD
15-20 Years +7%
116,540 MAD
20+ Years +7%
125,100 MAD

Geological Data Technician Salary by Education Level in Western Sahara

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 62,100 MAD.

  • Master's Degree. A Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 99,080 MAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
62,100 MAD
Master's Degree +60%
99,080 MAD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Western Sahara is around 51,900 to 156,000 MAD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Geological Data Technician Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Western Sahara, a male geological data technician will earn an average of 88,580 MAD, while a female geological data technician will earn around 79,260 MAD.

This means that a male geological data technician earns approximately 12% more than a female geological data technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Western Sahara

Male
88,580 MAD
Female -12%
79,260 MAD

Geological Data Technician Average Pay Raise in Western Sahara

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara is around 8% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Western Sahara is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Western Sahara for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Western Sahara.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Geological Data Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Western Sahara

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Geological Data Technician is a low bonus based job, with 38% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

62% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
38%
No Bonus
62%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Western Sahara earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
128,900 MAD
Private Sector -12%
115,080 MAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Geological Data Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Geological Data Technician in Western Sahara.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 120,040 MAD
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 158,700 MAD
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 227,600 MAD
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 174,000 MAD
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 150,000 MAD
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 77,400 MAD
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 273,000 MAD
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 222,300 MAD
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 152,000 MAD
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 174,000 MAD
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 152,300 MAD
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 254,700 MAD
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 106,160 MAD
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 176,800 MAD
Biologist Science and Technical Services 271,300 MAD
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 98,000 MAD
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 275,800 MAD
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 257,700 MAD
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 124,400 MAD
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 114,000 MAD
Chemist Science and Technical Services 238,900 MAD
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 216,800 MAD
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 172,200 MAD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 268,900 MAD
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 204,700 MAD
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 215,100 MAD
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 152,300 MAD
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 207,800 MAD
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 247,800 MAD
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 192,000 MAD
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 200,000 MAD
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 88,580 MAD
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 172,200 MAD
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 204,000 MAD
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 101,860 MAD
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 127,700 MAD
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 271,300 MAD
Geographer Science and Technical Services 142,300 MAD
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 86,420 MAD
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 104,140 MAD
Geologist Science and Technical Services 221,500 MAD
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 205,700 MAD
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 85,760 MAD
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 197,600 MAD
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 279,400 MAD
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 172,200 MAD
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 183,600 MAD
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 159,400 MAD
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 127,700 MAD
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 111,460 MAD
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 176,800 MAD
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 80,920 MAD
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 189,300 MAD
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 116,960 MAD
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 79,360 MAD
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 172,200 MAD
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 201,100 MAD
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 163,800 MAD
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 175,900 MAD
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 109,000 MAD
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 111,920 MAD
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 200,000 MAD
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 197,600 MAD
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 275,800 MAD
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 175,900 MAD
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 185,100 MAD
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 282,300 MAD
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 161,600 MAD
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 152,300 MAD
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 158,700 MAD
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 252,300 MAD
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 273,300 MAD
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 208,600 MAD
Physicist Science and Technical Services 261,300 MAD
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 205,700 MAD
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 67,360 MAD
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 119,700 MAD
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 209,500 MAD
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 174,000 MAD
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 183,600 MAD
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 138,200 MAD
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 60,840 MAD
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 185,100 MAD
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 118,380 MAD
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 115,620 MAD
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 157,600 MAD
Scientist Science and Technical Services 189,300 MAD
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 111,920 MAD
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 79,500 MAD
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 104,140 MAD
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 205,700 MAD
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 185,100 MAD
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 161,300 MAD
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 115,620 MAD
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 80,340 MAD
Statistician Science and Technical Services 172,400 MAD
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 111,920 MAD
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 106,440 MAD
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 68,400 MAD
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 159,500 MAD
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 172,400 MAD
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 77,640 MAD
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 246,500 MAD
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 114,000 MAD
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 263,200 MAD
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 134,600 MAD
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 136,200 MAD
Technician Science and Technical Services 72,700 MAD
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 209,500 MAD
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 185,100 MAD

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