SOC 19-4043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Tyler
Tyler, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Tyler, TX the median wage is $40,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tyler, TX the median wage is $40,130. That is 24.8% lower than the national median of $53,350. Pay ranges from under $34,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,710 to $43,850.
Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $59,630. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 236th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,710 | −34.9% |
| 25th | $34,710 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $40,130 | −24.8% |
| 75th | $43,850 | −17.8% |
| 90th | $54,850 | +2.8% |
| Mean | $44,410 | −16.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $59,630 | 680 | |
| 2 | Austin | $51,460 | — | |
| 3 | College Station | $49,740 | 30 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $49,280 | 160 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $47,710 | 240 | |
| 6 | Beaumont | $46,410 | 30 | |
| 7 | Waco | $41,310 | 40 | |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | $37,050 | 70 | |
| 9 | Odessa | $31,950 | — | |
| 10 | Midland | $29,790 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tyler run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $40,130 goes as far as $41,329 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,329US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,130 a year, 24.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,710 to $54,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $59,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Tyler, TX?
The median annual wage is $40,130, or $19.29 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 Tyler, TX is 24.8% lower. 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 Tyler, TX earns more than $54,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,710 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $59,630 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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