SOC 19-4043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Wyoming
Wyoming
The median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Wyoming is $63,070 per year, 18.2% 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 Wyoming is $63,070 per year, 18.2% above the national median of $53,350. Half of workers earn between $47,750 and $80,360. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,070 and the ninetieth at $103,860.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Wyoming ranks number 9th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 506 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 206th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,070 | −17.4% |
| 25th | $47,750 | −10.5% |
| Median (50th) | $63,070 | +18.2% |
| 75th | $80,360 | +50.6% |
| 90th | $103,860 | +94.7% |
| Mean | $66,820 | +25.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $63,070 goes as far as $68,037 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,037US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,070 a year, 18.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,070 to $103,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Wyoming?
The median annual wage is $63,070, or $30.32 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 Wyoming is 18.2% 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 Wyoming earns more than $103,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,070 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 90 jobs in this occupation in Wyoming. 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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