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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary

The BLS estimates 6,980 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $53,350 (May 2025, SOC 19-4043). Across 3 metros with published figures, medians range from $47,510 in Oklahoma City, OK to $59,630 in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.

GEOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS, EXCEPT HYDROLOGIC TECHNICIANS · UNITED STATES · BLS
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$35,770P25$44,850MEDIAN$53,350P75$72,110P90$99,560
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS

  1. Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$59,630 · 680 jobs
  2. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$47,710 · 240 jobs
  3. Oklahoma City, OK$47,510 · 200 jobs

LARGEST METROS

  1. Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$59,630 · 680 jobs
  2. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$47,710 · 240 jobs
  3. Oklahoma City, OK$47,510 · 200 jobs

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Questions

What is the median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in the U.S.?

$53,350 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $44,850–$72,110.

Where do Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians earn the most?

Highest metro medians: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($59,630), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($47,710), Oklahoma City, OK ($47,510). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.