Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians pay range in Waco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,450 or more. The middle half of geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) in Waco earn between $38,930 and $45,180.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $45K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,350 | $3,612 | $20.84 |
| Median | $41,310 | $3,442 | $19.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,930 | $3,244 | $18.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,180 | $3,765 | $21.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians pay in Waco vs. Texas and the U.S.
Geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) in Waco earn 26% less than the Texas average ($58,500) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($61,870). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $53,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $43,350 | $41,310 | $38,930 | $48,450 | 40 |
| Texas | $58,500 | $46,840 | $29,790 | $104,420 | 2,190 |
| 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 Waco
On the average salary of $43,350, a single filer in Waco takes home about $37,012 a year, or $3,084 a month and $1,424 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Waco a good place for geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Waco area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $43,350 buys what about $46,840 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Waco ($46,020). A typical home costs $256,772, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in other Texas cities
Waco ranks 10th of 11 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($71,550).
- Houston$71,550
- Austin$62,270
- Dallas$61,320
- San Antonio$56,900
- Beaumont$52,400
- Midland$46,170
- College Station$45,930
- Odessa$44,690
- Tyler$44,410
- Waco$43,350
All Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salaries in Texas
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 Waco: questions
How much do geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) make an hour in Waco?
$20.84 an hour on average, and $19.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) salary in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) take-home pay in Waco?
About $37,012 a year ($3,084 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,350. Texas has no state income tax.
Do geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) earn more in Waco than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Waco, TX (47380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 7.19, this job is 7.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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