SOC 194044

Hydrologic Technicians

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. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. Excludes "Hydrologists" (19-2043).

National Median

$58,570

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$58,570

Entry Level (10th pct)

$40,330

Experienced (90th pct)

$94,310

Total Employed

2,940

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$40,330 - $47,450
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,450 - $79,790
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$79,790 - $94,310

Highest Paying Locations for Hydrologic Technicians

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

$83,710

+42.9% vs national

Washington

$81,380

+38.9% vs national

New Hampshire

$77,140

+31.7% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$76,940

+31.4% vs national

Missouri

$72,630

+24.0% vs national

Hydrologic Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 45 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$83,710	40
Washington	$81,380	80
New Hampshire	$77,140	60
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$76,940	40
Missouri	$72,630	40
Alaska	$72,240	30
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$71,700	30
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$68,490	70
Louisiana	$67,950	40
Massachusetts	$67,720	N/A
Pennsylvania	$65,960	100
Utah	$65,960	40
California	$63,900	400
Georgia	$63,360	60
Oklahoma	$61,960	30
Maryland	$61,720	80
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$60,580	60
New York	$58,570	50
Oregon	$58,390	90
New Jersey	$57,570	50
Idaho	$56,900	90
Iowa	$56,510	40
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$56,420	50
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$56,370	40
Colorado	$54,500	130
Fresno, CA	$54,430	N/A
Michigan	$54,060	40
Texas	$53,250	220
South Dakota	$52,890	40
Florida	$52,210	160
North Carolina	$51,710	110
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$51,230	60
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$51,170	40
Virginia	$51,150	40
Montana	$50,730	N/A
Illinois	$50,600	N/A
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$50,060	N/A
Wisconsin	$49,000	60
Pittsburgh, PA	$48,370	30
Ohio	$48,040	70
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$45,690	N/A
West Virginia	$45,690	N/A
Bozeman, MT	$38,320	40
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	$29,370	40
Puerto Rico	$28,710	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Hydrologic Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Hydrologic Technicians is $58,570, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Hydrologic Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Hydrologic Technicianss is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median salary of $83,710.

How much can an experienced Hydrologic Technicians make?

Top-earning Hydrologic Technicianss (90th percentile) make $94,310 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.