How much does a geological technician make in Sacramento?
$59,600a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $28.65 an hour or $4,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.65
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $59,600Highest 10%: $97,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| Median | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| 75th | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| 90th | $97,780 | $47.01 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| San Diego, CA | $82,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,660 |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $53,110 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $28.65 ($59,600 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $59,600 against $53,350 nationally, 12% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $69,410, so Sacramento pays 14% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for geological technician pay?
10 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,780 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.