Remote Sensing Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for remote sensing technicians is $62,280 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,210 in Wisconsin to $86,260 in Oklahoma. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,000
- 25th percentile
- $48,030
- Median
- $62,280
- 75th percentile
- $79,780
- Top 10%
- $102,690
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other”). About 73,910 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $86,260 | +39% | $47,730 | $145,270 | 460 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $79,230 | +27% | $52,610 | $102,460 | 150 |
| 3 | California | $78,350 | +26% | $47,640 | $107,470 | 10,090 |
| 4 | Washington | $73,530 | +18% | $48,420 | $112,880 | 980 |
| 5 | Alaska | $70,700 | +14% | $50,840 | $100,530 | 170 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $69,630 | +12% | $49,660 | $110,030 | 210 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $69,350 | +11% | $42,750 | $97,560 | 180 |
| 8 | Georgia | $69,320 | +11% | $43,260 | $144,730 | 2,230 |
| 9 | Maryland | $68,390 | +10% | $45,510 | $129,170 | 3,510 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $68,230 | +10% | $42,880 | $98,500 | 320 |
| 11 | Virginia | $67,240 | +8% | $42,750 | $104,890 | 2,710 |
| 12 | Maine | $66,730 | +7% | $45,950 | $110,410 | 390 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $66,710 | +7% | $41,930 | $110,910 | 320 |
| 14 | Kansas | $65,270 | +5% | $42,550 | $85,820 | 880 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $64,510 | +4% | $39,050 | $99,540 | 220 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $64,250 | +3% | $47,490 | $116,230 | 360 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $63,820 | +2% | $46,960 | $108,850 | 1,140 |
| 18 | New York | $63,810 | +2% | $44,290 | $91,260 | 7,390 |
| 19 | Colorado | $63,760 | +2% | $45,760 | $116,530 | 1,860 |
| 20 | Vermont | $63,460 | +2% | $42,060 | $88,560 | 160 |
| 21 | Florida | $63,180 | +1% | $32,240 | $104,690 | 1,830 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $62,050 | 0% | $37,220 | $81,050 | 2,150 |
| 23 | Oregon | $60,810 | −2% | $44,440 | $84,370 | 1,690 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $59,750 | −4% | $45,380 | $85,390 | 230 |
| 25 | Alabama | $59,500 | −4% | $40,260 | $80,110 | 350 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $59,490 | −4% | $39,090 | $84,430 | 330 |
| 27 | Illinois | $59,410 | −5% | $31,200 | $83,310 | 750 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $59,310 | −5% | $31,070 | $77,860 | 350 |
| 29 | Utah | $59,290 | −5% | $31,630 | $79,570 | Not published |
| 30 | Michigan | $59,100 | −5% | $45,060 | $96,250 | 1,040 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $58,960 | −5% | $38,170 | $101,670 | 1,290 |
| 32 | Arizona | $58,240 | −6% | $40,820 | $90,390 | 420 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $57,680 | −7% | $41,810 | $92,810 | 2,630 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $56,420 | −9% | $42,930 | $81,220 | 180 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $55,980 | −10% | $38,520 | $82,530 | 2,140 |
| 36 | Nevada | $54,070 | −13% | $37,360 | $102,500 | 350 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $53,360 | −14% | $38,300 | $85,350 | 1,610 |
| 38 | Montana | $52,260 | −16% | $44,120 | $72,780 | 130 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $51,630 | −17% | $28,300 | $93,550 | 60 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $50,880 | −18% | $32,850 | $81,120 | 1,050 |
| 41 | Idaho | $50,600 | −19% | $39,950 | $139,250 | 550 |
| 42 | Iowa | $50,480 | −19% | $38,350 | $77,930 | 420 |
| 43 | Missouri | $50,410 | −19% | $37,440 | $101,070 | 2,100 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $49,410 | −21% | $40,060 | $80,950 | 1,350 |
| 45 | Ohio | $49,210 | −21% | $36,890 | $81,970 | 1,020 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $49,200 | −21% | $47,720 | $99,940 | 2,310 |
| 47 | Texas | $48,960 | −21% | $29,950 | $83,650 | 9,170 |
| 48 | Indiana | $48,650 | −22% | $44,470 | $83,470 | 750 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $48,640 | −22% | $41,970 | $80,750 | 300 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $47,210 | −24% | $35,360 | $60,550 | 1,070 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other”. 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.
Remote Sensing Technicians salary questions
Which state pays remote sensing technicians the most?
Oklahoma, with a median of $86,260 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $62,280). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays remote sensing technicians the least?
Wisconsin, with a median of $47,210 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most remote sensing technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 10,090, with a median of $78,350.
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.