Geological Technicians Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
The median geological technicians salary in the United States is $53,350 per year ($25.65/hour). Salaries range from $35,770 at the entry level to $99,560+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 6,980 geological technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.5%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Geological 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% |
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Geological Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,350 | +54.4% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $72,660 | +36.2% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,280 | +31.7% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $69,410 | +30.1% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $64,420 | +20.7% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $62,520 | +17.2% |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,910 | +14.2% |
| Boise City, ID | $60,800 | +14.0% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,630 | +11.8% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $59,600 | +11.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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