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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Tennessee

The median pay for a geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Tennessee is $51,010/year ($24.53/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Tennessee. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$51K
Median annual
$24.53/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $51K get you in Tennessee?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,585/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,215/mo
Rent as % of take-home33.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$56,817/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,370/mo

About geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee

Bar chart showing Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $40,470, 25th percentile $40,470, median $51,010, 75th percentile $62,450, 90th percentile $75,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$40KMedian$51K75th$62K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $40,470, 25th percentile $40,470, median $51,010, 75th percentile $62,450, 90th percentile $75,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians make in Tennessee?

The median is $51,010 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,470, and experienced geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians can clear $75,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $51K enough to live in Tennessee?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,585/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 33.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians salary go in Tennessee?

Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians salary is worth about $56,817 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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