Highest-paying states for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians
Maryland leads at $102,090 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $102,090 | $84,040–$102,090 |
| Alaska | $76,090 | $57,260–$129,790 |
| Nevada | $73,700 | $61,740–$84,410 |
| California | $69,410 | $53,610–$83,470 |
| West Virginia | $69,350 | $47,680–$85,180 |
| Wyoming | $63,070 | $47,750–$80,360 |
| Tennessee | $63,050 | $55,690–$71,930 |
| Colorado | $61,780 | $49,630–$95,790 |
| Massachusetts | $61,630 | $54,270–$78,900 |
| Louisiana | $59,120 | $48,480–$75,200 |
| Michigan | $58,860 | $49,660–$65,560 |
| New York | $57,150 | $47,340–$66,520 |
| Montana | $55,520 | $50,410–$81,000 |
| Oregon | $55,090 | $50,160–$59,100 |
| Illinois | $53,280 | $42,950–$64,420 |
| South Carolina | $53,160 | $48,210–$63,230 |
| North Dakota | $51,240 | $50,500–$62,700 |
| Florida | $49,980 | $39,660–$64,090 |
| Kentucky | $49,840 | $47,380–$77,150 |
| Ohio | $48,890 | $41,670–$63,690 |
| North Carolina | $48,090 | $44,100–$57,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,380 | $36,510–$53,350 |
| Arkansas | $47,250 | $43,960–$59,800 |
| Oklahoma | $46,890 | $40,670–$65,920 |
| Texas | $46,840 | $39,300–$63,230 |
| Idaho | $46,680 | $45,580–$60,800 |
| Georgia | $34,710 | $34,710–$77,580 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.