How much does a hydrologic technician make in California?
$70,790a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologic technicians in California. That is $34.03 an hour or $5,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.03
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,480Median: $70,790Highest 10%: $104,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 25th | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| Median | $70,790 | $34.03 | |
| 75th | $88,900 | $42.74 | |
| 90th | $104,800 | $50.36 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologic technicians.
| 3. New Mexico | $79,710 |
| 4. Missouri | $79,440 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $73,820 |
| 6. California | $70,790 |
| 7. Nevada | $68,660 |
| 8. Maryland | $67,520 |
| 9. Georgia | $66,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologic technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $34.03 ($70,790 a year).
Do hydrologic technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $70,790 against $64,790 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for hydrologic technician pay?
California ranks 6 of 28 states.
Which city in California pays hydrologic technicians the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $79,860 a year.
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.