SOC 19-4043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Boise City
Boise City, ID
The median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Boise City, ID is $60,800 per year, 14.0% above the national median of $53,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Boise City, ID is $60,800 per year, 14.0% above the national median of $53,350. Half of workers earn between $49,110 and $79,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,580 and the ninetieth at $132,670.
Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 232nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,580 | −14.6% |
| 25th | $49,110 | −7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $60,800 | +14.0% |
| 75th | $79,470 | +49.0% |
| 90th | $132,670 | +148.7% |
| Mean | $72,440 | +35.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boise City run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $60,800 goes as far as $63,665 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,665US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,800 a year, 14.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,580 to $132,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Boise City, ID?
The median annual wage is $60,800, or $29.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,350, so pay in Boise City, ID is 14.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boise City, ID earns more than $132,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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