Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in West Virginia
SOC 19-4043 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$69,350
per year in West Virginia
Middle half
$47,680–$85,180
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in West Virginia
Concentration
2.02×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
West Virginia
$69,350
published median
United States
$53,350
30.0% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
6th
35 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $69,350 median has purchasing power comparable to about $77,489 nationally. West Virginia's BEA regional price parity is 89.5 (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 West Virginia.
$44,720$87,530
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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