The median annual wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in California is $63,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $78,300.
Pay spans roughly $43,080 at the 10th percentile to $158,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.37 per hour. An estimated 830 people work as geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in California.
| Median (annual) | $63,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $78,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.37 |
| 10th percentile | $43,080 |
| 90th percentile | $158,180 |
| Employment | 830 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.