How much does a geological technician make in San Diego?
$82,350a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $39.59 an hour or $6,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.59
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,300Median: $82,350Highest 10%: $180,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| 25th | $68,160 | $32.77 | |
| Median | $82,350 | $39.59 | |
| 75th | $140,400 | $67.51 | |
| 90th | $180,600 | $86.82 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,660 |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,410 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $53,110 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,500 |
| Psychologist | $148,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $132,400 |
| School Psychologist | $131,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $131,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $125,300 |
| Economist | $122,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $121,700 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $120,400 |
| Microbiologist | $108,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $39.59 ($82,350 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $82,350 against $53,350 nationally, 54% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $69,410, so San Diego pays 19% more.
Where does San Diego rank for geological technician pay?
1 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,600 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.