Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in the United States
$35,770
10th
$44,850
25th
$53,350
Median
$72,110
75th
$99,560
90th
National median
$53,350
2025 OEWS
Mean
$61,870
Hourly median
$25.65
Employment
6,980
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| MD | $102,090 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,350 | 80 |
| IN | $79,290 | — |
| AK | $76,090 | 70 |
| NV | $73,700 | 260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,660 | — |
| Denver, CO | $70,280 | 60 |
| CA | $69,410 | 480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,410 | — |
| WV | $69,350 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $64,420 | — |
| WA | $63,910 | — |
| NE | $63,160 | — |
| WY | $63,070 | 90 |
| TN | $63,050 | 110 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,520 | 60 |
| CO | $61,780 | 90 |
| MA | $61,630 | 40 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,910 | 40 |
| Boise City, ID | $60,800 | — |
| Houston, TX | $59,630 | 680 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,600 | — |
| NM | $59,520 | — |
| VA | $59,290 | — |
| LA | $59,120 | 160 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.