SOC 19-4043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Maryland
Maryland
At $102,090 a year, the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Maryland sits 91.4% above the national figure of $53,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $102,090 a year, the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Maryland sits 91.4% above the national figure of $53,350. Half of workers earn between $84,040 and $102,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $70,720 and the ninetieth at $177,630.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 35 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 150th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,720 | +32.6% |
| 25th | $84,040 | +57.5% |
| Median (50th) | $102,090 | +91.4% |
| 75th | $102,090 | +91.4% |
| 90th | $177,630 | +233.0% |
| Mean | $104,970 | +96.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $102,090 buys what $97,229 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 82.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,229US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,090 a year, 91.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,720 to $177,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $102,090, or $49.08 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 Maryland is 91.4% 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 Maryland earns more than $177,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,720 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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