How much does a geological technician make in New York?
$57,150a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $27.48 an hour or $4,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.48
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,360Median: $57,150Highest 10%: $73,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| 25th | $53,620 | $25.78 | |
| Median | $57,150 | $27.48 | |
| 75th | $71,850 | $34.54 | |
| 90th | $73,130 | $35.16 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $27.48 ($57,150 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $57,150 against $53,350 nationally, 7% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $57,150, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for geological technician pay?
13 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,130 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.