Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Kentucky
SOC 19-4043 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$49,840
per year in Kentucky
Middle half
$47,380–$77,150
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Kentucky
Concentration
0.68×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Kentucky
$49,840
published median
United States
$53,350
6.6% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
26th
35 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $49,840 median has purchasing power comparable to about $55,280 nationally. Kentucky's BEA regional price parity is 90.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Kentucky.
$42,980$77,210
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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