Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$48,390
National average
Salary Range
$32,830 – $92,210
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $81,360 | $63,610 | $94,140 |
| Nevada | $72,440 | $48,510 | $91,990 |
| New Jersey | $68,000 | $48,390 | $97,350 |
| Alaska | $67,730 | $50,160 | $148,410 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,080 | $43,950 | $82,750 |
| Indiana | $65,490 | $35,650 | $124,790 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,570 | $43,080 | $171,060 |
| New Mexico | $64,170 | $61,090 | $67,700 |
| California | $63,160 | $43,080 | $158,180 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,160 | $43,160 | $127,590 |
| Tulsa, OK | $62,780 | $38,130 | $107,240 |
| Kentucky | $61,820 | $38,420 | $72,880 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $61,360 | $50,160 | $88,190 |
| Utah | $61,150 | $41,230 | $101,930 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,540 | $49,090 | $70,430 |
| Washington | $60,540 | $49,090 | $70,430 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $60,370 | $39,420 | $80,060 |
| Montana | $59,240 | $41,150 | $78,900 |
| Reno, NV | $58,590 | $46,700 | $77,250 |
| Boise City, ID | $58,190 | $39,840 | $76,070 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $57,800 | $37,880 | $91,520 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,770 | $28,020 | $122,760 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $56,660 | $39,480 | $74,690 |
| Ohio | $56,610 | $37,120 | $79,340 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $56,590 | $47,060 | $71,920 |
| Oregon | $56,590 | $47,150 | $71,920 |
| Idaho | $55,530 | $39,840 | $76,070 |
| Louisiana | $52,920 | $45,020 | $74,290 |
| Minnesota | $52,480 | $38,300 | $68,880 |
| New York | $51,610 | $43,950 | $82,750 |
| Tennessee | $51,010 | $40,470 | $75,180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $50,900 | $36,820 | $69,330 |
| South Carolina | $50,510 | $41,150 | $67,100 |
| Kansas | $49,590 | $40,090 | $76,320 |
| Florida | $49,370 | $38,030 | $78,060 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $48,920 | $26,670 | $60,950 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 | $47,650 | $59,890 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $48,540 | $48,540 | $59,390 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,330 | $37,830 | $75,890 |
| Arizona | $48,330 | $37,830 | $75,890 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $47,770 | $38,030 | $93,570 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,690 | $29,250 | $74,410 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $47,190 | $36,220 | $77,970 |
| Illinois | $46,880 | $37,460 | $77,600 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,880 | $40,060 | $77,600 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $46,380 | $38,400 | $62,210 |
| West Virginia | $45,950 | $45,210 | $82,300 |
| Charleston, WV | $45,950 | $45,450 | $79,590 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,490 | $45,490 | $79,700 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $45,480 | $36,070 | $74,770 |
| Wyoming | $45,430 | $41,240 | $80,060 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $45,430 | $41,600 | $60,370 |
| North Carolina | $44,930 | $26,670 | $54,600 |
| Oklahoma | $44,640 | $36,390 | $86,470 |
| Texas | $43,780 | $28,120 | $98,430 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $43,610 | $38,930 | $102,420 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $43,610 | $38,930 | $81,940 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $43,610 | $38,930 | $73,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,340 | $30,360 | $63,900 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $42,210 | $32,650 | $66,600 |
| Alabama | $40,050 | $29,100 | $43,330 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $39,830 | $30,640 | $62,890 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,200 | $30,250 | $57,530 |
| Waco, TX | $39,080 | $32,830 | $50,620 |
| Michigan | $37,620 | $28,180 | $64,760 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,240 | $30,640 | $46,650 |
| Midland, TX | $35,700 | $26,420 | $111,160 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,640 | $24,110 | $49,140 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $35,460 | $25,570 | $59,220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $34,940 | $30,360 | $55,670 |
| Lubbock, TX | $34,490 | $24,000 | $99,690 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians make?▾
The median annual salary for a Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is $48,390, with a typical range of $32,830 – $92,210 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians?▾
Entry-level Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians positions typically start around $32,830 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss earn the most?▾
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.