Average Salary for Hydrologic Technicians
SOC 19-4044 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Hydrologic Technicians in the United States is $58,570 ($28.16/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $40,330 at the 10th percentile to $94,310 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 2,940 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has declined 6% since 2021.
Median Annual
$58,570
Mean Annual
$64,410
10th Pct
$40,330
75th Pct
$79,790
Employment
2,940
Salary Distribution
$40k
10th
$47k
25th
$59k
Median
$80k
75th
$94k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $83,710 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,940 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $71,700 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $68,490 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $60,580 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $56,420 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $56,370 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,430 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,230 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,170 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,060 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,370 |
| Bozeman, MT | $38,320 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $29,370 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Washington | $81,380 |
| New Hampshire | $77,140 |
| Missouri | $72,630 |
| Alaska | $72,240 |
| Louisiana | $67,950 |
| Massachusetts | $67,720 |
| Utah | $65,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,960 |
| California | $63,900 |
| Georgia | $63,360 |
| Oklahoma | $61,960 |
| Maryland | $61,720 |
| New York | $58,570 |
| Oregon | $58,390 |
| New Jersey | $57,570 |
| Idaho | $56,900 |
| Iowa | $56,510 |
| Colorado | $54,500 |
| Michigan | $54,060 |
| Texas | $53,250 |
| South Dakota | $52,890 |
| Florida | $52,210 |
| North Carolina | $51,710 |
| Virginia | $51,150 |
| Montana | $50,730 |
| Illinois | $50,600 |
| Wisconsin | $49,000 |
| Ohio | $48,040 |
| West Virginia | $45,690 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,710 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Hydrologic Technicians broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $85,690 |
| Utilities | $82,190 |
| Utilities | $82,190 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $78,170 |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | $78,170 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $67,560 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $67,560 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $63,960 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $63,960 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $63,860 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $55,940 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $55,640 |
| Manufacturing | $52,430 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $51,230 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $51,230 |
| Educational Services | $50,790 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $50,790 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $50,060 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $49,860 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $49,130 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $48,990 |
| Educational Services | $48,560 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,170 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,170 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $46,840 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $46,810 |
| Engineering Services | $45,690 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $43,070 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $40,000 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $40,000 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,570 |
| 2023 | $55,890 |
| 2022 | $58,360 |
| 2021 | $62,280 |