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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary (2025)

Based on 6,980 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$61,870
$29.75/hr
Annual Median
$53,350
$25.65/hr
Bottom 10%
$35,770
$17.20/hr
Top 10%
$99,560
$47.86/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$35,770
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$44,850
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$53,350
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$72,110
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$99,560

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$36K

25th

$45K

Median

$53K

75th

$72K

90th

$100K

Highest Paying States for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Alaska$116,020
Maryland$104,970
California$83,050
Colorado$80,300
Indiana$78,720
Nevada$75,170
Massachusetts$68,910
Virginia$68,800
West Virginia$67,590
Wyoming$66,820

Geographic Salary Variation

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $116,020 per year, while Wyoming has an average of $66,820 — a difference of $49,200. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6,980 workers were employed as Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations. The annual mean wage of $61,870 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 19-4043

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($35,770) represents entry-level or part-time Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss, while the 90th percentile ($99,560) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($53,350) is the midpoint — half of all Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.