Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $59,600 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.65
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $97,780
National median $48,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $59,600
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $76,960
    90th
    $97,780

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $69,410
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $64,570
    California $63,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,160
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $50,900
    South Carolina $50,510

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $28.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 23.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,600.