How much does a geological technician make in Houston?
$59,630a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.67 an hour or $4,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.67
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,910Median: $59,630Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 25th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| Median | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| Austin, TX | $51,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,710 |
| Tyler, TX | $40,130 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,050 |
| Odessa, TX | $31,950 |
| Midland, TX | $29,790 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.67 ($59,630 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $59,630 against $53,350 nationally, 12% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $46,840, so Houston pays 27% more.
Where does Houston rank for geological technician pay?
9 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,900 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.