Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $31,950 -34% vs national
Median hourly $15.36
10th percentile $28,900
90th percentile $61,760
National median $48,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,900
    25th
    $31,950
    50th (median)
    $31,950
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $61,760

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary is 55% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $42,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,830

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $58,510
    Chemical Technicians $49,240
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $129,730
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $61,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Odessa, TX is $15.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Odessa, TX is 34% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,900 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,950.