How much does a hydrologic technician make in Illinois?
$52,870a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologic technicians in Illinois. That is $25.42 an hour or $4,406 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.42
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 28
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,870Median: $52,870Highest 10%: $77,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| 25th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| Median | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| 75th | $55,330 | $26.60 | |
| 90th | $77,760 | $37.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $54,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologic technicians.
| 21. Colorado | $56,780 |
| 22. Idaho | $54,950 |
| 23. Montana | $53,550 |
| 24. Illinois | $52,870 |
| 25. Virginia | $52,190 |
| 26. Ohio | $52,120 |
| 27. West Virginia | $48,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologic technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $25.42 ($52,870 a year).
Do hydrologic technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $52,870 against $64,790 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for hydrologic technician pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 28 states.
Which city in Illinois pays hydrologic technicians the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $54,200 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.