Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$116,020
- Maryland$104,970
- California$83,050
- Colorado$80,300
- Indiana$78,720
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$39,290
- Pennsylvania$49,520
- North Carolina$49,550
- Arkansas$50,670
- Florida$54,070
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $116,020 | $76,090 | $56 | +87.5% | 70 |
| 2 | Maryland | $104,970 | $102,090 | $50 | +69.7% | 30 |
| 3 | California | $83,050 | $69,410 | $40 | +34.2% | 480 |
| 4 | Colorado | $80,300 | $61,780 | $39 | +29.8% | 90 |
| 5 | Indiana | $78,720 | $79,290 | $38 | +27.2% | — |
| 6 | Nevada | $75,170 | $73,700 | $36 | +21.5% | 260 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $68,910 | $61,630 | $33 | +11.4% | 40 |
| 8 | Virginia | $68,800 | $59,290 | $33 | +11.2% | — |
| 9 | West Virginia | $67,590 | $69,350 | $33 | +9.2% | 60 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $66,820 | $63,070 | $32 | +8% | 90 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $66,420 | $59,120 | $32 | +7.4% | 160 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $65,040 | $63,050 | $31 | +5.1% | 110 |
| 13 | Washington | $62,290 | $63,910 | $30 | +0.7% | — |
| 14 | Montana | $62,180 | $55,520 | $30 | +0.5% | 100 |
| 15 | Kansas | $61,710 | $52,430 | $30 | -0.3% | — |
| 16 | Michigan | $61,580 | $58,860 | $30 | -0.5% | 150 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $61,310 | $63,160 | $29 | -0.9% | — |
| 18 | Idaho | $59,510 | $46,680 | $29 | -3.8% | 70 |
| 19 | New York | $59,330 | $57,150 | $29 | -4.1% | 280 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $58,980 | $49,840 | $28 | -4.7% | 60 |
| 21 | Ohio | $58,960 | $48,890 | $28 | -4.7% | 130 |
| 22 | Texas | $58,500 | $46,840 | $28 | -5.4% | 2,190 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $57,800 | $51,240 | $28 | -6.6% | 90 |
| 24 | Oregon | $57,500 | $55,090 | $28 | -7.1% | 70 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $57,150 | $59,520 | $27 | -7.6% | — |
| 26 | Georgia | $56,340 | $34,710 | $27 | -8.9% | 30 |
| 27 | Illinois | $56,200 | $53,280 | $27 | -9.2% | 80 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $55,830 | $53,160 | $27 | -9.8% | 90 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $55,760 | $46,890 | $27 | -9.9% | 410 |
| 30 | Arizona | $55,690 | $50,160 | $27 | -10% | — |
| 31 | Florida | $54,070 | $49,980 | $26 | -12.6% | 300 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $50,670 | $47,250 | $24 | -18.1% | 30 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $49,550 | $48,090 | $24 | -19.9% | 250 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $49,520 | $47,380 | $24 | -20% | 240 |
| 35 | Alabama | $39,290 | $35,670 | $19 | -36.5% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 44 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $83,720 | $85,970 | 140 |
| 2 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,350 | $109,230 | 80 |
| 3 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $72,660 | $78,890 | — |
| 4 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,280 | $88,350 | 60 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $69,410 | $92,180 | — |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $64,420 | $64,370 | — |
| 7 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $64,310 | $64,850 | 30 |
| 8 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $62,520 | $63,440 | 60 |
| 9 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,910 | $67,110 | 40 |
| 10 | Boise City, ID | $60,800 | $72,440 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing geological technicians, except hydrologic technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Distribution | $106,060 | $105,710 | 40 |
| 2 | Utilities | $102,580 | $97,820 | 60 |
| 3 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $102,580 | $97,820 | 60 |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $101,840 | $104,260 | 390 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $101,840 | $104,260 | 390 |
| 6 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $100,390 | $91,980 | 140 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $89,770 | $92,210 | 90 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $89,770 | $92,210 | 90 |
| 9 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $89,770 | $92,210 | 90 |
| 10 | Coal Mining | $77,180 | $72,580 | 30 |
| 11 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $65,620 | $70,470 | 490 |
| 12 | Metal Ore Mining | $64,390 | $71,690 | 360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians make in the U.S.?
The median geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians salary in the United States is $53,350 per year (mean $61,870), and about 80% earn between $35,770 and $99,560.
How much do geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians at $116,020 per year (median $76,090).
What is the job outlook for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians?
Employment is projected to change +1.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 1,300 openings per year.
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