Hydrologic Technicians Salary
The median hydrologic technicians salary in the United States is $64,790 per year ($31.15/hour). Salaries range from $44,950 at the entry level to $100,480+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 2,840 hydrologic technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 2.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$64,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.15
per hour
Employment
2,840
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$44,950
25th percentile
$52,040
Median
$64,790
75th percentile
$84,680
90th percentile
$100,480
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-2.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Hydrologic Technicians Salary by State
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$31K$88K■ No data
Top Paying States
Texas
$88K
+36%
Washington
$85K
+32%
New Mexico
$80K
+23%
Missouri
$79K
+23%
Massachusetts
$74K
+14%
California
$71K
+9%
Nevada
$69K
+6%
Maryland
$68K
+4%
Georgia
$67K
+3%
Pennsylvania
$65K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $88,400 | +36.4% |
| Washington | $85,240 | +31.6% |
| New Mexico | $79,710 | +23.0% |
| Missouri | $79,440 | +22.6% |
| Massachusetts | $73,820 | +13.9% |
| California | $70,790 | +9.3% |
| Nevada | $68,660 | +6.0% |
| Maryland | $67,520 | +4.2% |
| Georgia | $66,770 | +3.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $65,420 | +1.0% |
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Hydrologic Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $102,150 | +57.7% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,360 | +27.1% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $79,860 | +23.3% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $70,750 | +9.2% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $70,510 | +8.8% |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $64,750 | -0.1% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $64,570 | -0.3% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $62,450 | -3.6% |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $60,700 | -6.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $57,160 | -11.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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