How much does a geological technician make in Tampa?
$56,780a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $27.30 an hour or $4,732 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.30
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,620Median: $56,780Highest 10%: $77,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| 75th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $77,130 | $37.08 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $266,300 |
| Psychologist | $134,600 |
| Economist | $103,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $97,250 |
| Geoscientist | $95,140 |
| Medical Scientist | $86,890 |
| School Psychologist | $85,870 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $85,610 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $85,490 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $83,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $27.30 ($56,780 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $56,780 against $53,350 nationally, 6% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $49,980, so Tampa pays 14% more.
Where does Tampa rank for geological technician pay?
14 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,130 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.