Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $56,770 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $28,020
90th percentile $122,760
Employed locally 920
National median $48,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,020
    25th
    $35,160
    50th (median)
    $56,770
    75th
    $80,990
    90th
    $122,760

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,410
    College Station-Bryan, TX $42,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,830
    Waco, TX $39,080

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,680
    Chemical Technicians$74,620
    Chemists$110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,980
    Biological Technicians$49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Houston, TX is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 17.3% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,020 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,160.