Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Salary by State

Median annual wages across 31 states, from BLS data.

National Median

$48,390

Highest

$72,440

Nevada

Lowest

$37,620

Michigan

Total Employment

7,800

Salary by State

#	State	Median Salary	Employment	vs. National
1	Nevada	$72,440	350	+49.7%
2	New Jersey	$68,000	40	+40.5%
3	Alaska	$67,730	110	+40.0%
4	Indiana	$65,490	0	+35.3%
5	New Mexico	$64,170	0	+32.6%
6	California	$63,160	830	+30.5%
7	Kentucky	$61,820	0	+27.8%
8	Utah	$61,150	120	+26.4%
9	Washington	$60,540	0	+25.1%
10	Montana	$59,240	70	+22.4%
11	Ohio	$56,610	80	+17.0%
12	Oregon	$56,590	150	+16.9%
13	Idaho	$55,530	0	+14.8%
14	Louisiana	$52,920	0	+9.4%
15	Minnesota	$52,480	0	+8.5%
16	New York	$51,610	170	+6.7%
17	Tennessee	$51,010	190	+5.4%
18	South Carolina	$50,510	70	+4.4%
19	Kansas	$49,590	0	+2.5%
20	Florida	$49,370	180	+2.0%
21	North Dakota	$48,540	110	+0.3%
22	Arizona	$48,330	0	-0.1%
23	Illinois	$46,880	130	-3.1%
24	West Virginia	$45,950	110	-5.0%
25	Wyoming	$45,430	0	-6.1%
26	North Carolina	$44,930	0	-7.2%
27	Oklahoma	$44,640	750	-7.7%
28	Texas	$43,780	3,670	-9.5%
29	Pennsylvania	$43,340	510	-10.4%
30	Alabama	$40,050	40	-17.2%
31	Michigan	$37,620	120	-22.3%