How much does a geological technician make in Pennsylvania?
$47,380a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.78
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,200Median: $47,380Highest 10%: $66,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| Median | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 75th | $53,350 | $25.65 | |
| 90th | $66,770 | $32.10 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geological technicians.
| 26. Kentucky | $49,840 |
| 27. Ohio | $48,890 |
| 28. North Carolina | $48,090 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $47,380 |
| 30. Arkansas | $47,250 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $46,890 |
| 32. Texas | $46,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.78 ($47,380 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $47,380 against $53,350 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for geological technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 29 of 35 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays geological technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $51,080 a year.
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.