Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $53,350 · Median hourly: $25.65 · Employment: 6,980
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 |
| 25th | $44,850 | $21.56 |
| Median | $53,350 | $25.65 |
| 75th | $72,110 | $34.67 |
| 90th | $99,560 | $47.86 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-4043
- Total U.S. employment: 6,980
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 6,980 geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $35,770, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $99,560 — a 2.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,670 | $17.15 | -33.1% | 0 |
| Alaska | $76,090 | $36.58 | +42.6% | 70 |
| Arizona | $50,160 | $24.11 | -6.0% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $47,250 | $22.72 | -11.4% | 30 |
| California | $69,410 | $33.37 | +30.1% | 480 |
| Colorado | $61,780 | $29.70 | +15.8% | 90 |
| Florida | $49,980 | $24.03 | -6.3% | 300 |
| Georgia | $34,710 | $16.69 | -34.9% | 30 |
| Idaho | $46,680 | $22.44 | -12.5% | 70 |
| Illinois | $53,280 | $25.62 | -0.1% | 80 |
| Indiana | $79,290 | $38.12 | +48.6% | 0 |
| Kansas | $52,430 | $25.21 | -1.7% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $49,840 | $23.96 | -6.6% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $59,120 | $28.42 | +10.8% | 160 |
| Maryland | $102,090 | $49.08 | +91.4% | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $61,630 | $29.63 | +15.5% | 40 |
| Michigan | $58,860 | $28.30 | +10.3% | 150 |
| Montana | $55,520 | $26.69 | +4.1% | 100 |
| Nebraska | $63,160 | $30.37 | +18.4% | 0 |
| Nevada | $73,700 | $35.43 | +38.1% | 260 |
| New Mexico | $59,520 | $28.62 | +11.6% | 0 |
| New York | $57,150 | $27.48 | +7.1% | 280 |
| North Carolina | $48,090 | $23.12 | -9.9% | 250 |
| North Dakota | $51,240 | $24.64 | -4.0% | 90 |
| Ohio | $48,890 | $23.51 | -8.4% | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $46,890 | $22.54 | -12.1% | 410 |
| Oregon | $55,090 | $26.49 | +3.3% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,380 | $22.78 | -11.2% | 240 |
| South Carolina | $53,160 | $25.56 | -0.4% | 90 |
| Tennessee | $63,050 | $30.31 | +18.2% | 110 |
| Texas | $46,840 | $22.52 | -12.2% | 2,190 |
| Virginia | $59,290 | $28.50 | +11.1% | 0 |
| Washington | $63,910 | $30.73 | +19.8% | 0 |
| West Virginia | $69,350 | $33.34 | +30.0% | 60 |
| Wyoming | $63,070 | $30.32 | +18.2% | 90 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians?
The median annual wage for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians is $53,350 ($25.65 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 6,980 geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.65. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.