Geological Technicians Salary by State
Also called: Geological Technicians
The national median pay for geological technicians is $53,350 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,710 in Georgia to $102,090 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,770
- 25th percentile
- $44,850
- Median
- $53,350
- 75th percentile
- $72,110
- Top 10%
- $99,560
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,980 jobs.
Median pay in 35 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $102,090 | +91% | $70,720 | $177,630 | 30 |
| 2 | Indiana | $79,290 | +49% | $38,710 | $132,210 | Not published |
| 3 | Alaska | $76,090 | +43% | $57,230 | $303,850 | 70 |
| 4 | Nevada | $73,700 | +38% | $48,880 | $94,670 | 260 |
| 5 | California | $69,410 | +30% | $45,300 | $164,670 | 480 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $69,350 | +30% | $44,720 | $87,530 | 60 |
| 7 | Washington | $63,910 | +20% | $51,820 | $78,070 | Not published |
| 8 | Nebraska | $63,160 | +18% | $50,290 | $85,140 | Not published |
| 9 | Wyoming | $63,070 | +18% | $44,070 | $103,860 | 90 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $63,050 | +18% | $42,760 | $76,110 | 110 |
| 11 | Colorado | $61,780 | +16% | $49,630 | $144,930 | 90 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $61,630 | +16% | $51,660 | $98,140 | 40 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $59,520 | +12% | $28,540 | $81,370 | Not published |
| 14 | Virginia | $59,290 | +11% | $54,030 | $93,990 | Not published |
| 15 | Louisiana | $59,120 | +11% | $46,350 | $119,800 | 160 |
| 16 | Michigan | $58,860 | +10% | $34,330 | $92,230 | 150 |
| 17 | New York | $57,150 | +7% | $44,160 | $75,160 | 280 |
| 18 | Montana | $55,520 | +4% | $43,000 | $83,400 | 100 |
| 19 | Oregon | $55,090 | +3% | $47,880 | $75,120 | 70 |
| 20 | Illinois | $53,280 | 0% | $39,810 | $75,230 | 80 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $53,160 | 0% | $43,910 | $73,960 | 90 |
| 22 | Kansas | $52,430 | −2% | $42,380 | $80,680 | Not published |
| 23 | North Dakota | $51,240 | −4% | $50,480 | $83,130 | 90 |
| 24 | Arizona | $50,160 | −6% | $39,730 | $78,910 | Not published |
| 25 | Florida | $49,980 | −6% | $37,560 | $74,340 | 300 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $49,840 | −7% | $42,980 | $77,210 | 60 |
| 27 | Ohio | $48,890 | −8% | $37,440 | $107,440 | 130 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $48,090 | −10% | $37,680 | $59,010 | 250 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $47,380 | −11% | $32,200 | $66,770 | 240 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $47,250 | −11% | $39,300 | $64,290 | 30 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $46,890 | −12% | $35,150 | $94,980 | 410 |
| 32 | Texas | $46,840 | −12% | $29,790 | $104,420 | 2,190 |
| 33 | Idaho | $46,680 | −13% | $40,900 | $79,470 | 70 |
| 34 | Alabama | $35,670 | −33% | $29,270 | $49,000 | Not published |
| 35 | Georgia | $34,710 | −35% | $34,710 | $104,150 | 30 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Geological Technicians salary questions
Which state pays geological technicians the most?
Maryland, with a median of $102,090 a year (+91% vs. the national median of $53,350). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays geological technicians the least?
Georgia, with a median of $34,710 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most geological technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 2,190, with a median of $46,840.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.