Occupation Salary Profile

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

SOC Code: 19-4043

Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.

National Median (BLS)
$64,090
▲ +13.43% Nominal +9.85% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$77,910
▼ -3.02% Nominal ▼ -5.96% Real
Average Base Salary
$63,710
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
60
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $46,720
25th Percentile $48,380
National Median (50th Percentile) $64,090
75th Percentile $71,540
90th Percentile $92,750
P10: $46,720 P50 (Median): $64,090 P90: $92,750
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 12 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $77,910
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -3.02%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -5.96%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $65,241
25th Percentile $70,852
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $77,910
75th Percentile $85,388
90th Percentile $96,270
H-1B P10: $65,241 H-1B P50: $77,910 H-1B P90: $96,270
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians roles ($77,910) is +21.6% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($64,090).