Hydrologic Technicians Salary
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations · 2.8K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$64,790
Median hourly
$31
Average annual
$69,530
Typical range
$44,950–$100,480
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Hydrologic Technicians is $64,790 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $31 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories.
Most earn between $44,950 and $100,480 a year. There are roughly 2.8K people employed as hydrologic technicians in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Hydrologic Technicians.
- Hourly
- $31.15
- Daily
- $249
- Weekly
- $1,246
- Bi-weekly
- $2,492
- Monthly
- $5,399
- Annual
- $64,790
$64,790 a year is around the 50th percentile for Hydrologic Technicianss. The median is $64,790.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Texas$88,400
- 2Washington$85,240
- 3New Mexico$79,710
- 4Missouri$79,440
- 5Massachusetts$73,820
- 6California$70,790
- 7Nevada$68,660
- 8Maryland$67,520
- 9Georgia$66,770
- 10Pennsylvania$65,420
- 11New Jersey$65,190
- 12New York$65,190
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Midland, TX$102,150
- 2Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$82,360
- 3Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$79,860
- 4Raleigh-Cary, NC$70,750
- 5Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$70,510
- 6Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$64,750
- 7Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$64,570
- 8Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$62,450
- 9Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$60,700
- 10San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR$57,160
- 11Champaign-Urbana, IL$54,200
- 12Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$52,300
Related job titles
Employers advertise Hydrologic Technicians roles under these titles.
Related occupations
- Hydrologists$96,600
- Civil Engineers$100,840
- Conservation Scientists$73,010
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,220
- Environmental Engineers$107,110
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$53,350
- Natural Sciences Managers$167,220
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,090
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hydrologic Technicians make?
- The median annual wage for Hydrologic Technicians is $64,790 ($31 per hour). Pay ranges from about $44,950 at the 10th percentile to $100,480 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Hydrologic Technicians?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $69,530, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Hydrologic Technicianss the most?
- Texas has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $88,400.
- Is Hydrologic Technicians a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 2.8K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.