Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,790 or more. The middle half of geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) in Oklahoma City earn between $41,650 and $51,970.
- $38K10th
- $42K25th
- $48KMedian
- $52K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,230 | $4,769 | $27.51 |
| Median | $47,510 | $3,959 | $22.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,650 | $3,471 | $20.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,970 | $4,331 | $24.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) in Oklahoma City earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($55,760) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($61,870). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $53,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $57,230 | $47,510 | $37,690 | $103,790 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $55,760 | $46,890 | $35,150 | $94,980 | 410 |
| United States | $61,870 | $53,350 | $35,770 | $99,560 | 6,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary after taxes in Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $57,230, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $46,134 a year, or $3,845 a month and $1,774 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $57,230 buys what about $63,302 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in other Oklahoma cities
Oklahoma City ranks 2nd of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Tulsa pays the most ($64,480).
- Tulsa$64,480
- Oklahoma City$57,230
All Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salaries in Oklahoma
Highest-paying cities for geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians)
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,230).
- San Diego, CA$109,230
- San Francisco, CA$92,180
- Denver, CO$88,350
- Los Angeles, CA$78,890
- Boise, ID$72,440
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary by city
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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Oklahoma City: questions
How much do geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$27.51 an hour on average, and $22.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $46,134 a year ($3,845 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,230.
Do geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,870).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4043; area Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.68, this job is 6.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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