SOC 19-4043 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians wages by metro
National median annual wage
$53,350
- 10th percentile
- $35,770
- 25th percentile
- $44,850
- Median
- $53,350
- 75th percentile
- $72,110
- 90th percentile
- $99,560
- Mean
- $61,870
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 6,980.
That median is 4.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 80 | $45,300 | $82,350 | $180,580 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Not available | $45,210 | $72,660 | $125,470 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 60 | $49,630 | $70,280 | $150,580 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | Not available | $55,090 | $69,410 | $152,600 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Not available | $42,950 | $64,420 | $85,960 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 60 | $41,680 | $62,520 | $78,850 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 40 | $48,380 | $60,910 | $74,710 |
| Boise City, ID | Not available | $45,580 | $60,800 | $132,670 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 680 | $39,910 | $59,630 | $127,870 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | Not available | $52,000 | $59,600 | $97,780 |
| Reno, NV | 60 | $48,880 | $58,920 | $80,060 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | Not available | $36,850 | $57,480 | $78,670 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 140 | $44,360 | $57,150 | $73,130 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 50 | $37,620 | $56,780 | $77,130 |
| Tulsa, OK | 40 | $35,340 | $53,590 | $98,610 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | Not available | $37,840 | $53,110 | $79,310 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 70 | $40,050 | $52,990 | $59,670 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | Not available | $34,550 | $51,460 | $110,480 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | Not available | $50,290 | $51,450 | $66,800 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | Not available | $51,240 | $51,240 | $62,700 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 680 | $39,910 | $59,630 | $127,870 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 240 | $32,420 | $47,710 | $108,900 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 200 | $37,690 | $47,510 | $103,790 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 160 | $39,300 | $49,280 | $100,000 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 140 | $44,360 | $57,150 | $73,130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 80 | $32,010 | $43,440 | $80,100 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 80 | $37,460 | $47,920 | $58,400 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 80 | $45,300 | $82,350 | $180,580 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 70 | $40,050 | $52,990 | $59,670 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 70 | $27,560 | $37,050 | $62,520 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 60 | $49,630 | $70,280 | $150,580 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 60 | $41,680 | $62,520 | $78,850 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 60 | $37,320 | $51,080 | $87,360 |
| Reno, NV | 60 | $48,880 | $58,920 | $80,060 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 50 | $37,620 | $56,780 | $77,130 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 40 | $48,380 | $60,910 | $74,710 |
| Tulsa, OK | 40 | $35,340 | $53,590 | $98,610 |
| Waco, TX | 40 | $38,930 | $41,310 | $48,450 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 30 | $38,070 | $46,410 | $74,360 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 30 | $70,720 | $102,090 | $177,630 |
| Indiana | Not available | $38,710 | $79,290 | $132,210 |
| Alaska | 70 | $57,230 | $76,090 | $303,850 |
| Nevada | 260 | $48,880 | $73,700 | $94,670 |
| California | 480 | $45,300 | $69,410 | $164,670 |
| West Virginia | 60 | $44,720 | $69,350 | $87,530 |
| Washington | Not available | $51,820 | $63,910 | $78,070 |
| Nebraska | Not available | $50,290 | $63,160 | $85,140 |
| Wyoming | 90 | $44,070 | $63,070 | $103,860 |
| Tennessee | 110 | $42,760 | $63,050 | $76,110 |
| Colorado | 90 | $49,630 | $61,780 | $144,930 |
| Massachusetts | 40 | $51,660 | $61,630 | $98,140 |
| New Mexico | Not available | $28,540 | $59,520 | $81,370 |
| Virginia | Not available | $54,030 | $59,290 | $93,990 |
| Louisiana | 160 | $46,350 | $59,120 | $119,800 |
| Michigan | 150 | $34,330 | $58,860 | $92,230 |
| New York | 280 | $44,160 | $57,150 | $75,160 |
| Montana | 100 | $43,000 | $55,520 | $83,400 |
| Oregon | 70 | $47,880 | $55,090 | $75,120 |
| Illinois | 80 | $39,810 | $53,280 | $75,230 |
| South Carolina | 90 | $43,910 | $53,160 | $73,960 |
| Kansas | Not available | $42,380 | $52,430 | $80,680 |
| North Dakota | 90 | $50,480 | $51,240 | $83,130 |
| Arizona | Not available | $39,730 | $50,160 | $78,910 |
| Florida | 300 | $37,560 | $49,980 | $74,340 |
| Kentucky | 60 | $42,980 | $49,840 | $77,210 |
| Ohio | 130 | $37,440 | $48,890 | $107,440 |
| North Carolina | 250 | $37,680 | $48,090 | $59,010 |
| Pennsylvania | 240 | $32,200 | $47,380 | $66,770 |
| Arkansas | 30 | $39,300 | $47,250 | $64,290 |
| Oklahoma | 410 | $35,150 | $46,890 | $94,980 |
| Texas | 2,190 | $29,790 | $46,840 | $104,420 |
| Idaho | 70 | $40,900 | $46,680 | $79,470 |
| Alabama | Not available | $29,270 | $35,670 | $49,000 |
| Georgia | 30 | $34,710 | $34,710 | $104,150 |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is $53,350. Employment is 6,980.
How does Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is 4.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is highest on this page's list at $82,350.