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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA

The median geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Pittsburgh, PA earns $43,440 a year, 19% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,979 a month.

10th percentile
$32,010
25th percentile
$36,430
Median percentile
$43,440
75th percentile
$50,310
90th percentile
$80,100

Based on 80 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$35,750 take-home a year
Gross pay$43,440
Federal income tax−$3,033
Social Security + Medicare−$3,323
Pennsylvania income tax (approx.)−$1,334
Monthly take-home$2,979
Every two weeks$1,375

Does it go far here?

$45,885Median pay in Pittsburgh, PA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 94.7 vs 100).
35%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,053 a month, Census ACS).

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Chief Executives$216,060
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Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,090
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Database Architects$152,800

All geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians salaries · Take-home pay in Pennsylvania