How much does a hydrologic technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $31.15 an hour or $5,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.15
- Average (mean)
- $69,530
- Jobs
- 2,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 25th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| Median | $64,790 | $31.15 | |
| 75th | $84,680 | $40.71 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.31 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Texas | $88,400 |
| Washington | $85,240 |
| New Mexico | $79,710 |
| Missouri | $79,440 |
| Massachusetts | $73,820 |
| California | $70,790 |
| Nevada | $68,660 |
| Maryland | $67,520 |
| Georgia | $66,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,420 |
| New Jersey | $65,190 |
| New York | $65,190 |
| Arizona | $65,170 |
| Kentucky | $65,170 |
| Louisiana | $65,170 |
| New Hampshire | $64,790 |
| Oregon | $62,510 |
| Florida | $61,820 |
| Wisconsin | $60,100 |
| North Carolina | $59,590 |
| Colorado | $56,780 |
| Idaho | $54,950 |
| Montana | $53,550 |
| Illinois | $52,870 |
| Virginia | $52,190 |
| Ohio | $52,120 |
| West Virginia | $48,230 |
| Tennessee | $30,780 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $102,200 |
| Portland, OR | $82,360 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,860 |
| Raleigh, NC | $70,750 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,510 |
| Orlando, FL | $64,750 |
| Miami, FL | $64,570 |
| Baltimore, MD | $62,450 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,700 |
| San Juan, PR | $57,160 |
| Champaign, IL | $54,200 |
| Denver, CO | $52,300 |
In other countries
Hydrologic Technician belongs to the international group "Chemical and physical science technicians".
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- Biological Technician$57,510
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- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$55,090
- Geological Technician$53,350
- Nuclear Technician$110,200
- Social Science Research Assistant$61,990
- Forest and Conservation Technician$54,560
- Forensic Science Technician$72,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologic technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $31.15 ($64,790 a year).
How much does a hydrologic technician make a month?
About $5,399 a month before tax, based on a median of $64,790 a year.
How much does a hydrologic technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,950 or less a year ($21.61 an hour); the top 10% make $100,500 or more.
Which state pays hydrologic technicians the most?
Texas, with a median of $88,400 a year, followed by Washington ($85,240) and New Mexico ($79,710).
Which city pays hydrologic technicians the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $102,200 a year.
How many hydrologic technicians are there in the United States?
About 2,840 people work as hydrologic technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.