SOC 19-4044 · May 2025 · United States
Hydrologic Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$64,790 /year
The median wage for Hydrologic Technicians across the United States is $64,790 per year, measured over 2,840 jobs. The highest state median is in Texas, at $88,400.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Hydrologic Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 187.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Texas pays $88,400 and Tennessee pays $30,780.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $88,400 | 270 | |
| 2 | Washington | $85,240 | 70 | |
| 3 | New Mexico | $79,710 | 50 | |
| 4 | Missouri | $79,440 | 40 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $73,820 | 60 | |
| 6 | California | $70,790 | 300 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $68,660 | 30 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $67,520 | 50 | |
| 9 | Georgia | $66,770 | 60 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $65,420 | 100 |
States with the most Hydrologic Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 300 | $70,790 | |
| 2 | Texas | 270 | $88,400 | |
| 3 | Florida | 240 | $61,820 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 110 | $59,590 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 100 | $65,420 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 80 | $52,120 | |
| 7 | Oregon | 80 | $62,510 | |
| 8 | Montana | 70 | $53,550 | |
| 9 | Washington | 70 | $85,240 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 60 | $66,770 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $102,150 | — |
| 2 | Portland | $82,360 | 40 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $79,860 | 30 |
| 4 | Raleigh | $70,750 | 40 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $70,510 | 60 |
| 6 | Orlando | $64,750 | 110 |
| 7 | Miami | $64,570 | 40 |
| 8 | Baltimore | $62,450 | 40 |
| 9 | Tampa | $60,700 | 40 |
| 10 | San Juan | $57,160 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.