Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in the U.S. is $53,350 ($25.65 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $53,350
- Mean annual wage
- $61,870
- Median hourly wage
- $25.65
- Employment
- 6,980
6,980 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,770 | $17.20 |
| 25th percentile | $44,850 | $21.56 |
| Median (50th) | $53,350 | $25.65 |
| 75th percentile | $72,110 | $34.67 |
| 90th percentile | $99,560 | $47.86 |
Highest-paying states for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $102,090 | 30 |
| Indiana | $79,290 | — |
| Alaska | $76,090 | 70 |
| Nevada | $73,700 | 260 |
| California | $69,410 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $69,350 | 60 |
| Washington | $63,910 | — |
| Nebraska | $63,160 | — |
| Wyoming | $63,070 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $63,050 | 110 |
Lowest-paying states
- Georgia: $34,710 median annual wage
- Alabama: $35,670 median annual wage
- Idaho: $46,680 median annual wage
- Texas: $46,840 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $46,890 median annual wage
About this occupation
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
Typical tasks
- Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.
- Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
- Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
- Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.
- Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
- Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 6.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 15.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 37.7% |
| Master's degree | 5.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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