How much does a hydrologic technician make in Sacramento?
$70,510a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologic technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $33.90 an hour or $5,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.90
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 12
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,840Median: $70,510Highest 10%: $98,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 25th | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| Median | $70,510 | $33.90 | |
| 75th | $87,420 | $42.03 | |
| 90th | $98,340 | $47.28 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for hydrologic technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologic technician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $33.90 ($70,510 a year).
Do hydrologic technicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $70,510 against $64,790 nationally, 9% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $70,790, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for hydrologic technician pay?
5 of 12 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologic technician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,340 or more.
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.