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Best states for a geological technician
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to geological technician jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for geological technicians. We found that Alaska is the best state in the nation for geological technicians, and people in Juneau earn the most in the field.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for geological technicians. Alaska is the best state for geological technicians, where the median salary is $75,487.If you are currently seeking employment as a geological technician, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for geological technicians in 2025
1. Alaska
Total geological technician jobs: 83 Average annual salary: $75,487 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.98
2. New Jersey
Total geological technician jobs: 490 Average annual salary: $74,876 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
3. New York
Total geological technician jobs: 831 Average annual salary: $74,399 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
4. Connecticut
Total geological technician jobs: 227 Average annual salary: $66,134 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
5. Delaware
Total geological technician jobs: 75 Average annual salary: $66,264 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
6. Nevada
Total geological technician jobs: 122 Average annual salary: $62,769 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
7. Pennsylvania
Total geological technician jobs: 505 Average annual salary: $65,803 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
8. Rhode Island
Total geological technician jobs: 53 Average annual salary: $65,059 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
9. Massachusetts
Total geological technician jobs: 527 Average annual salary: $62,729 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
10. West Virginia
Total geological technician jobs: 92 Average annual salary: $54,769 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
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Detailed list of the best states for a geological technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,487 | $51,000 | 739,795 | 83 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $74,876 | $46,000 | 9,005,644 | 490 |
| 3 | New York | $74,399 | $45,000 | 19,849,399 | 831 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $66,134 | $40,000 | 3,588,184 | 227 |
| 5 | Delaware | $66,264 | $40,000 | 961,939 | 75 |
| 6 | Nevada | $62,769 | $38,000 | 2,998,039 | 122 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $65,803 | $40,000 | 12,805,537 | 505 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $65,059 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 53 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $62,729 | $38,000 | 6,859,819 | 527 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $54,769 | $34,000 | 1,815,857 | 92 |
| 11 | Maryland | $64,228 | $39,000 | 6,052,177 | 322 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $58,904 | $36,000 | 1,342,795 | 93 |
| 13 | Illinois | $55,206 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 719 |
| 14 | Iowa | $51,928 | $34,000 | 3,145,711 | 219 |
| 15 | Michigan | $55,621 | $35,000 | 9,962,311 | 389 |
| 16 | Maine | $50,606 | $32,000 | 1,335,907 | 151 |
| 17 | Vermont | $52,578 | $33,000 | 623,657 | 52 |
| 18 | Virginia | $59,930 | $36,000 | 8,470,020 | 403 |
| 19 | Arizona | $55,164 | $34,000 | 7,016,270 | 284 |
| 20 | California | $63,475 | $39,000 | 39,536,653 | 894 |
| 21 | Ohio | $54,413 | $34,000 | 11,658,609 | 424 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $49,658 | $30,000 | 10,273,419 | 632 |
| 23 | Oregon | $58,069 | $37,000 | 4,142,776 | 155 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $50,329 | $33,000 | 5,795,483 | 293 |
| 25 | Indiana | $49,306 | $32,000 | 6,666,818 | 355 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $63,447 | $38,000 | 693,972 | 25 |
| 27 | Washington | $56,430 | $35,000 | 7,405,743 | 237 |
| 28 | Kansas | $48,844 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 149 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $47,555 | $30,000 | 4,454,189 | 202 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $48,792 | $32,000 | 5,576,606 | 385 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $50,336 | $31,000 | 2,088,070 | 71 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $44,802 | $28,000 | 2,984,100 | 137 |
| 33 | Utah | $47,542 | $29,000 | 3,101,833 | 163 |
| 34 | Idaho | $49,836 | $31,000 | 1,716,943 | 54 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $48,536 | $33,000 | 755,393 | 30 |
| 36 | Missouri | $44,789 | $29,000 | 6,113,532 | 384 |
| 37 | Texas | $48,822 | $30,000 | 28,304,596 | 790 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $45,685 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 252 |
| 39 | Montana | $47,564 | $30,000 | 1,050,493 | 52 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $46,843 | $29,000 | 4,684,333 | 142 |
| 41 | Florida | $44,197 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 963 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $44,976 | $28,000 | 6,715,984 | 271 |
| 43 | Georgia | $44,375 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 591 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $45,967 | $30,000 | 869,666 | 41 |
| 45 | Alabama | $44,331 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 217 |
| 46 | Colorado | $43,195 | $27,000 | 5,607,154 | 359 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $44,440 | $29,000 | 1,920,076 | 110 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $43,543 | $27,000 | 3,930,864 | 167 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $44,597 | $33,000 | 1,427,538 | 34 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $43,568 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 118 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $43,782 | $28,000 | 579,315 | 18 |
Highest paying states for geological technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Geological Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,487 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $74,876 |
| 3 | New York | $74,399 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $66,134 |
| 5 | Delaware | $66,264 |
| 6 | Nevada | $62,769 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $65,803 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $65,059 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $62,729 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $54,769 |
| 11 | Maryland | $64,228 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $58,904 |
| 13 | Illinois | $55,206 |
| 14 | Iowa | $51,928 |
| 15 | Michigan | $55,621 |
| 16 | Maine | $50,606 |
| 17 | Vermont | $52,578 |
| 18 | Virginia | $59,930 |
| 19 | Arizona | $55,164 |
| 20 | California | $63,475 |
| 21 | Ohio | $54,413 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $49,658 |
| 23 | Oregon | $58,069 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $50,329 |
| 25 | Indiana | $49,306 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $63,447 |
| 27 | Washington | $56,430 |
| 28 | Kansas | $48,844 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $47,555 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $48,792 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $50,336 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $44,802 |
| 33 | Utah | $47,542 |
| 34 | Idaho | $49,836 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $48,536 |
| 36 | Missouri | $44,789 |
| 37 | Texas | $48,822 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $45,685 |
| 39 | Montana | $47,564 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $46,843 |
| 41 | Florida | $44,197 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $44,976 |
| 43 | Georgia | $44,375 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $45,967 |
| 45 | Alabama | $44,331 |
| 46 | Colorado | $43,195 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $44,440 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $43,543 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $44,597 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $43,568 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $43,782 |
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Updated January 8, 2025