The median annual wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $56,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,480.
Pay spans roughly $47,060 at the 10th percentile to $71,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.21 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
| Median (annual) | $56,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.21 |
| 10th percentile | $47,060 |
| 90th percentile | $71,920 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.