SOC 194043

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

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.

National Median

$48,390

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$48,390

Entry Level (10th pct)

$32,830

Experienced (90th pct)

$92,210

Total Employed

9,710

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$32,830 - $39,200
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,200 - $64,470
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$64,470 - $92,210

Highest Paying Locations for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area

$81,360

+68.1% vs national

Nevada

$72,440

+49.7% vs national

New Jersey

$68,000

+40.5% vs national

Alaska

$67,730

+40.0% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$66,080

+36.6% vs national

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$81,360	210
Nevada	$72,440	350
New Jersey	$68,000	40
Alaska	$67,730	110
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$66,080	110
Indiana	$65,490	N/A
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$64,570	120
New Mexico	$64,170	N/A
California	$63,160	830
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$63,160	N/A
Tulsa, OK	$62,780	100
Kentucky	$61,820	N/A
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$61,360	60
Utah	$61,150	120
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$60,540	N/A
Washington	$60,540	N/A
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$60,370	N/A
Montana	$59,240	70
Reno, NV	$58,590	70
Boise City, ID	$58,190	N/A
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$57,800	N/A
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$56,770	920
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$56,660	N/A
Ohio	$56,610	80
Oregon	$56,590	150
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$56,590	120
Idaho	$55,530	N/A
Louisiana	$52,920	N/A
Minnesota	$52,480	N/A
New York	$51,610	170
Tennessee	$51,010	190
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$50,900	N/A
South Carolina	$50,510	70
Kansas	$49,590	N/A
Florida	$49,370	180
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$48,920	50
North Dakota	$48,540	110
Fargo, ND-MN	$48,540	N/A
Arizona	$48,330	N/A
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$48,330	N/A
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$47,770	260
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$47,690	50
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$47,190	520
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$46,880	100
Illinois	$46,880	130
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$46,380	N/A
West Virginia	$45,950	110
Charleston, WV	$45,950	60
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$45,490	N/A
Oklahoma City, OK	$45,480	290

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is $48,390, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss is Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $81,360.

How much can an experienced Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians make?

Top-earning Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianss (90th percentile) make $92,210 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.