Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in California
Local pay for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-4043
$69,410
median pay, California
480
employed in California
+30.1%
vs U.S. median
+1.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in California earn between $53,610 and $83,470 a year; the U.S. median is $53,350.
$45,300
P10
$69,410
MEDIAN
$83,470
P75
$164,670
P90
Pay by metro in California
$82,350
$72,660
$69,410
$59,600
$53,110
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