SOC 19-4043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Nebraska
Nebraska · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Nebraska is $63,160 per year, 18.4% 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 Nebraska is $63,160 per year, 18.4% above the national median of $53,350. Pay ranges from under $50,290 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,290 to $66,800.
Among the 35 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 8th by median wage. Omaha leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 255th of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,290 | −5.7% |
| 25th | $50,290 | −5.7% |
| Median (50th) | $63,160 | +18.4% |
| 75th | $66,800 | +25.2% |
| 90th | $85,140 | +59.6% |
| Mean | $61,310 | +14.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $51,450 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $63,160 goes as far as $70,100 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,100US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,160 a year, 18.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,290 to $85,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 35 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $51,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $63,160, or $30.37 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 Nebraska is 18.4% 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 Nebraska earns more than $85,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,290 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Omaha, at $51,450 per year.
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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