Geological Technicians Salary in California
Also called: Geological Technicians
Geological Technicians in California earn a median of $69,410 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($53,350)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300; the top 10% earn over $164,670. Nationally the range is $35,770 to $99,560.
States ranked near California
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- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,010 median in California
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- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$78,110 median in California
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$99,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Technicians$59,510 median in California
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,390 median in California
Geological Technicians pay in California
How much do geological technicians make in California?
The median is $69,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300 and the top 10% earn over $164,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for geological technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 35 (+30% vs. the national median of $53,350). Living costs are not included.