How much does a geological technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.65 an hour or $4,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.65
- Average (mean)
- $61,870
- Jobs
- 6,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $44,850 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $53,350 | $25.65 | |
| 75th | $72,110 | $34.67 | |
| 90th | $99,560 | $47.87 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maryland | $102,100 |
| Indiana | $79,290 |
| Alaska | $76,090 |
| Nevada | $73,700 |
| California | $69,410 |
| West Virginia | $69,350 |
| Washington | $63,910 |
| Nebraska | $63,160 |
| Wyoming | $63,070 |
| Tennessee | $63,050 |
| Colorado | $61,780 |
| Massachusetts | $61,630 |
| New Mexico | $59,520 |
| Virginia | $59,290 |
| Louisiana | $59,120 |
| Michigan | $58,860 |
| New York | $57,150 |
| Montana | $55,520 |
| Oregon | $55,090 |
| Illinois | $53,280 |
| South Carolina | $53,160 |
| Kansas | $52,430 |
| North Dakota | $51,240 |
| Arizona | $50,160 |
| Florida | $49,980 |
| Kentucky | $49,840 |
| Ohio | $48,890 |
| North Carolina | $48,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,380 |
| Arkansas | $47,250 |
| Oklahoma | $46,890 |
| Texas | $46,840 |
| Idaho | $46,680 |
| Alabama | $35,670 |
| Georgia | $34,710 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $82,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,660 |
| Denver, CO | $70,280 |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,410 |
| Chicago, IL | $64,420 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,520 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,910 |
| Boise City, ID | $60,800 |
| Houston, TX | $59,630 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,600 |
| Reno, NV | $58,920 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,480 |
| New York, NY | $57,150 |
| Tampa, FL | $56,780 |
| Tulsa, OK | $53,590 |
In other countries
Geological Technician belongs to the international group "Chemical and physical science technicians".
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- Social Science Research Assistant$61,990
- Forest and Conservation Technician$54,560
- Forensic Science Technician$72,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.65 ($53,350 a year).
How much does a geological technician make a month?
About $4,446 a month before tax, based on a median of $53,350 a year.
How much does a geological technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,770 or less a year ($17.20 an hour); the top 10% make $99,560 or more.
Which state pays geological technicians the most?
Maryland, with a median of $102,100 a year, followed by Indiana ($79,290) and Alaska ($76,090).
Which city pays geological technicians the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $82,350 a year.
How many geological technicians are there in the United States?
About 6,980 people work as geological technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.