Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians is $22.52 an hour ($46,840 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($53,350). Texas ranks 32nd of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.32 | $29,790 |
| 25% of workers | $18.89 | $39,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.52 | $46,840 |
| 75% of workers | $30.40 | $63,230 |
| 90% of workers | $50.20 | $104,420 |
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $59,630 | 680 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $51,460 | 0 |
| College Station-Bryan | $49,740 | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $49,280 | 160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $47,710 | 240 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $46,410 | 30 |
| Waco | $41,310 | 40 |
| Tyler | $40,130 | 0 |
| Corpus Christi | $37,050 | 70 |
| Odessa | $31,950 | 0 |
| Midland | $29,790 | 0 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
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