The median annual wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $64,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $91,530.
Pay spans roughly $43,080 at the 10th percentile to $171,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.04 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $64,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $91,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.04 |
| 10th percentile | $43,080 |
| 90th percentile | $171,060 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.