SOC 19-4043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Indiana
Indiana
In Indiana the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians reaches $79,290 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Indiana the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians reaches $79,290 a year. That is 48.6% more than the national median of $53,350. Pay ranges from under $38,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $132,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,450 to $85,960.
Indiana ranks number 2nd out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 178th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,710 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $74,450 | +39.6% |
| Median (50th) | $79,290 | +48.6% |
| 75th | $85,960 | +61.1% |
| 90th | $132,210 | +147.8% |
| Mean | $78,720 | +47.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $79,290 goes as far as $84,984 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 59.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,984US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,290 a year, 48.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,710 to $132,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $79,290, or $38.12 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 Indiana is 48.6% 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 Indiana earns more than $132,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,710 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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