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Occupation · SOC 19-4043

Geological Technicians, except Hydrologic Technicians

There are 6,980 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $53,350 a year. The most jobs are in Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TX.

ScienceTypical education: Associate's degree
6,980
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$53,350
Median pay a year
Middle half: $44,850–$72,110
1,000
Annual openings
10-year change: +3.6%
9
LCA filings, last 4 quarters

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 22 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXMedian pay $59,630 · LCA filings 4680$59,6304
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXMedian pay $47,710 · LCA filings 0240$47,7100
Oklahoma City, OKMedian pay $47,510 · LCA filings 0200$47,5100
San Antonio–New Braunfels, TXMedian pay $49,280 · LCA filings 0160$49,2800
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $57,150 · LCA filings 0140$57,1500
Pittsburgh, PAMedian pay $43,440 · LCA filings 080$43,4400
Raleigh–Cary, NCMedian pay $47,920 · LCA filings 080$47,9200
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAMedian pay $82,350 · LCA filings 080$82,3500
Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia, NC–SCMedian pay $52,990 · LCA filings 070$52,9900
Corpus Christi, TXMedian pay $37,050 · LCA filings 070$37,0500

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAEmployment 80 · LCA filings 0$82,350800
Denver–Aurora–Centennial, COEmployment 60 · LCA filings 0$70,280600
Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas, NVEmployment 60 · LCA filings 0$62,520600
Nashville–Davidson––Murfreesboro––Franklin, TNEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$60,910400
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXEmployment 680 · LCA filings 4$59,6306804

Metro areas with the most LCA filings

Labor Condition Applications filed by employers with the U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. They’re used in the H-1B process and show filing history, not hires or current job openings.

Metro areaLCA filingsEmployers with LCA filingsEmployment
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXEmployers with LCA filings 4 · Employment 68044680

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXLevel II $55,869 · Level III $71,386 · Level IV $86,902$40,352$55,869$71,386$86,902
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXLevel II $49,192 · Level III $61,214 · Level IV $73,216$37,190$49,192$61,214$73,216
Oklahoma City, OKLevel II $48,152 · Level III $57,138 · Level IV $66,102$39,187$48,152$57,138$66,102
San Antonio–New Braunfels, TXLevel II $47,424 · Level III $56,805 · Level IV $66,186$38,043$47,424$56,805$66,186
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $55,162 · Level III $61,589 · Level IV $68,037$48,714$55,162$61,589$68,037
Pittsburgh, PALevel II $41,309 · Level III $48,547 · Level IV $55,806$34,050$41,309$48,547$55,806
Raleigh–Cary, NCLevel II $43,909 · Level III $48,651 · Level IV $53,414$39,146$43,909$48,651$53,414
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CALevel II $80,933 · Level III $108,950 · Level IV $136,989$52,894$80,933$108,950$136,989
Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia, NC–SCLevel II $48,277 · Level III $52,894 · Level IV $57,491$43,680$48,277$52,894$57,491
Corpus Christi, TXLevel II $35,464 · Level III $41,309 · Level IV $47,133$29,640$35,464$41,309$47,133

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesCIP 40.06STEM OPT · up to 36 months633STEM OPT · up to 36 months
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/TechniciansCIP 15.09STEM OPT · up to 36 months4STEM OPT · up to 36 months
Science Technologies/Technicians, GeneralCIP 41.00STEM OPT · up to 36 months4STEM OPT · up to 36 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology