Geological Technician Salary in 2026

    SOC: 19-4043.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $48,390
    per year
    Salary Range
    $33K – $92K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    9,710
    employed
    Job Growth
    +1.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Geological Technicians Make?

    Geological Technicians earn a median annual salary of $48,390 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $32,830 at the 10th percentile to $92,210 at the 90th percentile — a range of $59,380. The highest-paying state is Nevada at $72,440.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$32,830
    25th percentile$39,200
    Median (50th)$48,390
    75th percentile$64,470
    90th percentile$92,210
    10th: $32,830Median: $48,39090th: $92,210
    Section 02

    Geological Technician Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Nevadatop$72,440
    New Jersey$68,000
    Alaska$67,730
    Indiana$65,490
    New Mexico$64,170
    California$63,160
    Kentucky$61,820
    Utah$61,150
    Washington$60,540
    Montana$59,240
    Ohio$56,610
    Oregon$56,590
    Idaho$55,530
    Louisiana$52,920
    Minnesota$52,480
    New York$51,610
    Tennessee$51,010
    South Carolina$50,510
    Kansas$49,590
    Florida$49,370
    North Dakota$48,540
    Arizona$48,330
    Illinois$46,880
    West Virginia$45,950
    Wyoming$45,430
    North Carolina$44,930
    Oklahoma$44,640
    Texas$43,780
    Pennsylvania$43,340
    Alabama$40,050
    Michigan$37,620
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Geological Technicians

    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area
    Highest paying
    $81,360
    top metro salary
    Nevada
    $72,440
    $-8,920 vs highest
    Alaska
    $67,730
    $-13,630 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $66,080
    $-15,280 vs highest
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
    $64,570
    $-16,790 vs highest
    California
    $63,160
    $-18,200 vs highest
    Utah
    $61,150
    $-20,210 vs highest
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
    $56,770
    $-24,590 vs highest
    Section 04

    Geological Technician Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$32,830 – $39,200
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$48,390
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$64,470
    Senior (15+ yrs)$92,210+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Geological Technician

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Geological Technicians in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area earn $81,360 — $32,970 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($64,470) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Geological Technician Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Geological Technicianthis career$48,390
    Geodetic Surveyor$72,740
    Electrical Engineer$111,910
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineer$101,020
    Petroleum Engineer$141,280

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 19-4043.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.