Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $56,660 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.24
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $74,690
National median $48,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $56,660
    75th
    $59,660
    90th
    $74,690

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,280
    Reno, NV $58,590

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Las Vegas, NV is $27.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Las Vegas, NV is 17.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.