Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,330 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $75,890
National median $48,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $48,330
    75th
    $61,760
    90th
    $75,890

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary is 43% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.