The average salary for a geological technicians, except hydrologic technician in the United States is $64,590, but the range typically falls between $42,650 and $73,720. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $31.05, with a range between $20.51 and $35.44.
There are approximately 8,860 people employed as a geological technicians, except hydrologic technician in the United States. With Texas, California, Oklahoma employing the highest number of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians.The state with the best pay for a geological technicians, except hydrologic technician is West Virginia, with an average annual salary of $80,170, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $37,640.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,160 | $16.42 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,650 | $20.51 |
| Median | $52,440 | $25.21 |
| 75th Percentile | $73,720 | $35.44 |
| 90th Percentile | $108,750 | $52.28 |
The salary of a geological technicians, except hydrologic technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a geological technicians, except hydrologic technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians are West Virginia, Montana, Ohio, Massachusetts, California while the worst states are Alabama, Indiana, Arizona, Florida, Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,910 | $37,640 | $42,390 |
| Alaska | $49,070 | $95,280 | $234,080 |
| Arizona | $32,440 | $42,590 | $56,200 |
| California | $48,720 | $86,030 | $166,710 |
| Florida | $36,320 | $43,110 | $50,630 |
| Hawaii | $39,190 | $52,760 | $62,790 |
| Illinois | $45,690 | $60,950 | $89,290 |
| Indiana | $32,370 | $42,170 | $58,190 |
| Kansas | $39,390 | $52,790 | $67,960 |
| Kentucky | $34,580 | $61,870 | $105,210 |
| Louisiana | $43,350 | $64,660 | $105,970 |
| Massachusetts | $49,680 | $70,610 | $94,640 |
| Michigan | $35,010 | $53,950 | $69,620 |
| Minnesota | $37,470 | $56,210 | $72,640 |
| Mississippi | $37,230 | $57,360 | $86,420 |
| Montana | $44,880 | $70,740 | $105,370 |
| Nebraska | $40,140 | $54,600 | $80,470 |
| Nevada | $38,490 | $64,320 | $90,080 |
| New Jersey | $45,860 | $67,160 | $96,450 |
| New York | $43,740 | $58,440 | $81,100 |
| North Dakota | $46,380 | $52,830 | $64,840 |
| Ohio | $39,680 | $65,190 | $82,340 |
| Oklahoma | $31,540 | $63,040 | $106,070 |
| Oregon | $45,390 | $55,750 | $69,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,830 | $55,210 | $71,830 |
| South Carolina | $40,420 | $49,560 | $59,610 |
| South Dakota | $35,460 | $45,210 | $48,110 |
| Tennessee | $39,250 | $50,400 | $63,440 |
| Texas | $30,200 | $61,500 | $111,610 |
| Utah | $35,930 | $71,320 | $104,100 |
| Virginia | $38,180 | $48,940 | $59,800 |
| Washington | $46,180 | $57,100 | $70,180 |
| West Virginia | $76,930 | $80,170 | $82,680 |
| Wisconsin | $49,910 | $61,590 | $67,130 |
Even between cities, the salary of a geological technicians, except hydrologic technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians is Anchorage, AK with an average salary of $122,750.The city with the lowest average salary for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians is Mobile, AL with an average salary of $34,840.
Areas with highest average salaries for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians
The number of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians has decreased by -350. On average, the number of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians has been increasing by -1.3% each year. The salary of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians has increased by $5,510. On average, the salary of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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