Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| San Diego, CA | $109,230 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $92,180 |
| Denver, CO | $88,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,890 |
| Boise, ID | $72,440 |
| Houston, TX | $71,550 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,140 |
| Nashville, TN | $67,110 |
| Tulsa, OK | $64,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $64,370 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $63,440 |
| Reno, NV | $62,560 |
| Austin, TX | $62,270 |
| New York, NY | $61,670 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,320 |
Map: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary by metro area
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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary by state
Alaska pays geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) the most statewide, $116,020 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $116,020 | $76,090 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $104,970 | $102,090 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $83,050 | $69,410 | 480 | 5 | $109,230 | $60,340 |
| Colorado | $80,300 | $61,780 | 90 | 1 | $88,350 | $88,350 |
| Indiana | $78,720 | $79,290 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $75,170 | $73,700 | 260 | 2 | $63,440 | $62,560 |
| Massachusetts | $68,910 | $61,630 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $68,800 | $59,290 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $67,590 | $69,350 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $66,820 | $63,070 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $66,420 | $59,120 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $65,040 | $63,050 | 110 | 1 | $67,110 | $67,110 |
| Washington | $62,290 | $63,910 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $62,180 | $55,520 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $61,710 | $52,430 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $61,580 | $58,860 | 150 | 1 | $57,880 | $57,880 |
| Nebraska | $61,310 | $63,160 | n/a | 1 | $58,220 | $58,220 |
| Idaho | $59,510 | $46,680 | 70 | 1 | $72,440 | $72,440 |
| New York | $59,330 | $57,150 | 280 | 1 | $61,670 | $61,670 |
| Kentucky | $58,980 | $49,840 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $58,960 | $48,890 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $58,500 | $46,840 | 2,190 | 11 | $71,550 | $41,360 |
| North Dakota | $57,800 | $51,240 | 90 | 1 | $55,460 | $55,460 |
| Oregon | $57,500 | $55,090 | 70 | 1 | $58,610 | $58,610 |
| New Mexico | $57,150 | $59,520 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $56,340 | $34,710 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $56,200 | $53,280 | 80 | 1 | $64,370 | $64,370 |
| South Carolina | $55,830 | $53,160 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $55,760 | $46,890 | 410 | 2 | $64,480 | $57,230 |
| Arizona | $55,690 | $50,160 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $54,070 | $49,980 | 300 | 1 | $57,440 | $57,440 |
| Arkansas | $50,670 | $47,250 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $49,550 | $48,090 | 250 | 2 | $52,940 | $48,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,520 | $47,380 | 240 | 2 | $55,220 | $48,620 |
| Alabama | $39,290 | $35,670 | n/a | 1 | $39,840 | $39,840 |
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $109,230 | $82,350 | $52.51 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,180 | $69,410 | $44.32 | n/a |
| Denver, CO | $88,350 | $70,280 | $42.48 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,890 | $72,660 | $37.93 | n/a |
| Boise, ID | $72,440 | $60,800 | $34.83 | n/a |
| Houston, TX | $71,550 | $59,630 | $34.40 | 680 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,140 | $59,600 | $32.76 | n/a |
| Nashville, TN | $67,110 | $60,910 | $32.26 | 40 |
| Tulsa, OK | $64,480 | $53,590 | $31.00 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $64,370 | $64,420 | $30.95 | n/a |
| Las Vegas, NV | $63,440 | $62,520 | $30.50 | 60 |
| Reno, NV | $62,560 | $58,920 | $30.08 | 60 |
| Austin, TX | $62,270 | $51,460 | $29.94 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $61,670 | $57,150 | $29.65 | 140 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,320 | $47,710 | $29.48 | 240 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,340 | $53,110 | $29.01 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $58,610 | $50,160 | $28.18 | 30 |
| Omaha, NE | $58,220 | $51,450 | $27.99 | n/a |
| Detroit, MI | $57,880 | $57,480 | $27.83 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $57,440 | $56,780 | $27.62 | 50 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $57,230 | $47,510 | $27.51 | 200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,900 | $49,280 | $27.36 | 160 |
| Fargo, ND | $55,460 | $51,240 | $26.67 | n/a |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,220 | $51,080 | $26.55 | 60 |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,940 | $52,990 | $25.45 | 70 |
| Beaumont, TX | $52,400 | $46,410 | $25.19 | 30 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,710 | $47,920 | $23.42 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,620 | $43,440 | $23.38 | 80 |
| Midland, TX | $46,170 | $29,790 | $22.20 | n/a |
| College Station, TX | $45,930 | $49,740 | $22.08 | 30 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,690 | $31,950 | $21.49 | n/a |
| Tyler, TX | $44,410 | $40,130 | $21.35 | n/a |
| Waco, TX | $43,350 | $41,310 | $20.84 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,360 | $37,050 | $19.89 | 70 |
| Mobile, AL | $39,840 | $34,940 | $19.15 | n/a |
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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary: questions
Where do geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) make the most money?
In San Diego, CA, with an average of $109,230 a year, among the 35 metro areas we cover.
What is the average geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) salary in the U.S.?
$61,870 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $53,350, so half of geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) earn more than that and half less.
What salary should geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) nationwide earn between $44,850 (25th percentile) and $72,110 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) the most?
Alaska, with a statewide average of $116,020 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) pay the lowest?
Mobile, AL, at $39,840 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4043.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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