Hydrologic Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for hydrologic technicians in the U.S. is $64,790 ($31.15 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $64,790
- Mean annual wage
- $69,530
- Median hourly wage
- $31.15
- Employment
- 2,840
2,840 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,950 | $21.61 |
| 25th percentile | $52,040 | $25.02 |
| Median (50th) | $64,790 | $31.15 |
| 75th percentile | $84,680 | $40.71 |
| 90th percentile | $100,480 | $48.31 |
Highest-paying states for hydrologic technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $88,400 | 270 |
| Washington | $85,240 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $79,710 | 50 |
| Missouri | $79,440 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $73,820 | 60 |
| California | $70,790 | 300 |
| Nevada | $68,660 | 30 |
| Maryland | $67,520 | 50 |
| Georgia | $66,770 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,420 | 100 |
Lowest-paying states
- Tennessee: $30,780 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $48,230 median annual wage
- Ohio: $52,120 median annual wage
- Virginia: $52,190 median annual wage
- Illinois: $52,870 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 6.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 15.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 37.7% |
| Master's degree | 5.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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