SOC 19-4043 · May 2025 · United States
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians across the United States is $53,350 per year, measured over 6,980 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $102,090.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 194.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $102,090 and Georgia pays $34,710.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $102,090 | 30 | |
| 2 | Indiana | $79,290 | — | |
| 3 | Alaska | $76,090 | 70 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $73,700 | 260 | |
| 5 | California | $69,410 | 480 | |
| 6 | West Virginia | $69,350 | 60 | |
| 7 | Washington | $63,910 | — | |
| 8 | Nebraska | $63,160 | — | |
| 9 | Wyoming | $63,070 | 90 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | $63,050 | 110 |
States with the most Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,190 | $46,840 | |
| 2 | California | 480 | $69,410 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 410 | $46,890 | |
| 4 | Florida | 300 | $49,980 | |
| 5 | New York | 280 | $57,150 | |
| 6 | Nevada | 260 | $73,700 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 250 | $48,090 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 240 | $47,380 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | 160 | $59,120 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 150 | $58,860 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | $82,350 | 80 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $72,660 | — |
| 3 | Denver | $70,280 | 60 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $69,410 | — |
| 5 | Chicago | $64,420 | — |
| 6 | Las Vegas | $62,520 | 60 |
| 7 | Nashville | $60,910 | 40 |
| 8 | Boise City | $60,800 | — |
| 9 | Houston | $59,630 | 680 |
| 10 | Sacramento | $59,600 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.