Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $42,210 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $32,650
90th percentile $66,600
Employed locally 60
National median $48,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,650
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $42,210
    75th
    $52,290
    90th
    $66,600

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Nevada $72,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $69,410
    New Jersey $68,000
    Alaska $67,730

    Nearby metros — Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,770
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,410
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,830
    Waco, TX $39,080

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,390
    Biological Technicians $37,600
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,580
    Physical Scientists, All Other $80,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in College Station, TX is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.58 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in College Station, TX is 12.8% below the national median of $48,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in College Station?

    Entry-level Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,650 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.