Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary
Median Salary
$53,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.65
per hour
Employment
6,980
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,770
25th percentile
$44,850
Median
$53,350
75th percentile
$72,110
90th percentile
$99,560
💰 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary by State
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$35K$102K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maryland
$102K
+91%
Indiana
$79K
+49%
Alaska
$76K
+43%
Nevada
$74K
+38%
California
$69K
+30%
West Virginia
$69K
+30%
Washington
$64K
+20%
Nebraska
$63K
+18%
Wyoming
$63K
+18%
Tennessee
$63K
+18%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $102,090 | +91.4% |
| Indiana | $79,290 | +48.6% |
| Alaska | $76,090 | +42.6% |
| Nevada | $73,700 | +38.1% |
| California | $69,410 | +30.1% |
| West Virginia | $69,350 | +30.0% |
| Washington | $63,910 | +19.8% |
| Nebraska | $63,160 | +18.4% |
| Wyoming | $63,070 | +18.2% |
| Tennessee | $63,050 | +18.2% |
| Colorado | $61,780 | +15.8% |
| Massachusetts | $61,630 | +15.5% |
| New Mexico | $59,520 | +11.6% |
| Virginia | $59,290 | +11.1% |
| Louisiana | $59,120 | +10.8% |
| Michigan | $58,860 | +10.3% |
| New York | $57,150 | +7.1% |
| Montana | $55,520 | +4.1% |
| Oregon | $55,090 | +3.3% |
| Illinois | $53,280 | -0.1% |
| South Carolina | $53,160 | -0.4% |
| Kansas | $52,430 | -1.7% |
| North Dakota | $51,240 | -4.0% |
| Arizona | $50,160 | -6.0% |
| Florida | $49,980 | -6.3% |
| Kentucky | $49,840 | -6.6% |
| Ohio | $48,890 | -8.4% |
| North Carolina | $48,090 | -9.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $47,380 | -11.2% |
| Arkansas | $47,250 | -11.4% |
| Oklahoma | $46,890 | -12.1% |
| Texas | $46,840 | -12.2% |
| Idaho | $46,680 | -12.5% |
| Alabama | $35,670 | -33.1% |
| Georgia | $34,710 | -34.9% |
🏙️ Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary by Metro Area
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.