How much does a geological technician make in Dallas?
$47,710a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,420Median: $47,710Highest 10%: $108,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,420 | $15.59 | |
| 25th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| Median | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $81,460 | $39.16 | |
| 90th | $108,900 | $52.36 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| Houston, TX | $59,630 |
| Austin, TX | $51,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,280 |
| Tyler, TX | $40,130 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,050 |
| Odessa, TX | $31,950 |
| Midland, TX | $29,790 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $22.94 ($47,710 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $47,710 against $53,350 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $46,840, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for geological technician pay?
26 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,900 or more.
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.