Profession
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median53,350 USD
Average61,870 USD
Middle 50%44,850 USD - 72,110 USD
Decile range35,770 USD - 99,560 USD
Bottom decile35,770 USD
Top decile99,560 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median35,670 USD
Average39,290 USD
Middle 50%30,260 USD - 46,800 USD
Decile range29,270 USD - 49,000 USD
Bottom decile29,270 USD
Top decile49,000 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median76,090 USD
Average116,020 USD
Middle 50%57,260 USD - 129,790 USD
Decile range57,230 USD - 303,850 USD
Bottom decile57,230 USD
Top decile303,850 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median50,160 USD
Average55,690 USD
Middle 50%46,610 USD - 64,270 USD
Decile range39,730 USD - 78,910 USD
Bottom decile39,730 USD
Top decile78,910 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median47,250 USD
Average50,670 USD
Middle 50%43,960 USD - 59,800 USD
Decile range39,300 USD - 64,290 USD
Bottom decile39,300 USD
Top decile64,290 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median69,410 USD
Average83,050 USD
Middle 50%53,610 USD - 83,470 USD
Decile range45,300 USD - 164,670 USD
Bottom decile45,300 USD
Top decile164,670 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median61,780 USD
Average80,300 USD
Middle 50%49,630 USD - 95,790 USD
Decile range49,630 USD - 144,930 USD
Bottom decile49,630 USD
Top decile144,930 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median49,980 USD
Average54,070 USD
Middle 50%39,660 USD - 64,090 USD
Decile range37,560 USD - 74,340 USD
Bottom decile37,560 USD
Top decile74,340 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2025
19-4043SOC 2018 19-4043
GroupAll
Median34,710 USD
Average56,340 USD
Middle 50%34,710 USD - 77,580 USD
Decile range34,710 USD - 104,150 USD
Bottom decile34,710 USD
Top decile104,150 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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