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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in KY

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in KY have a median annual salary of $49,840, with 60 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $42,980 at the 10th percentile to $77,210 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$49,840

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$23.96

Employment

60

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$42,980
10th
$47,380
25th
$49,840
Median
$77,150
75th
$77,210
90th

Local compared with national

KY

$49,840

Median annual · 2025

United States

$53,350

Median annual · 2025

The KY median is 6.6% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $3,510).

Top skills

  1. 1.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.8
  2. 2.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.5
  3. 3.WritingImportance 3.3
  4. 4.MonitoringImportance 3.3
  5. 5.Time ManagementImportance 3.3
  6. 6.Active ListeningImportance 3.1
  7. 7.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.1
  8. 8.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.1
  9. 9.SpeakingImportance 3.0
  10. 10.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  11. 11.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.0
  12. 12.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.9

Career information

Education and experience

Job zone
4

Technology used

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Clark Labs IDRISI Andes
  • Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
  • Database software
  • Dynamic Graphics EarthVision
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • Golden Software Surfer
  • Halliburton ProMAX
  • IHS Petra
  • Inventory management systems

Common tasks

  • Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
  • Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  • Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
  • Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
  • Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
  • Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
  • Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
  • Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
  • Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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