The median annual wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Alaska is $67,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,420.
Pay spans roughly $50,160 at the 10th percentile to $148,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.56 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $67,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.56 |
| 10th percentile | $50,160 |
| 90th percentile | $148,410 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.