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SOC 19-4043·Life, Physical & Social Science
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Median wage
$53,013
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How pay grows with experience
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $43,292 |
| Median (typical) | $53,013 |
| Experienced | $70,798 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $58,531 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Food Science Technicians$53,963 median (+$950)
- Chemical Technicians$59,292 median (+$6,279) · +1.1% by 2032
- Biological Technicians$60,349 median (+$7,336) · +12.6% by 2032
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,992 median (+$7,979) · +14.9% by 2032
- Social Science Research Assistants$61,745 median (+$8,732) · +11.7% by 2032
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,981 median (+$10,968) · +14.4% by 2032
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