SOC 19-4044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hydrologic Technicians — New Mexico
New Mexico
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico comes to $79,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,790 by 23.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico comes to $79,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,790 by 23.0%. Pay ranges from under $50,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $120,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,650 to $97,580.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Mexico ranks number 3rd out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,480 | −22.1% |
| 25th | $59,650 | −7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $79,710 | +23.0% |
| 75th | $97,580 | +50.6% |
| 90th | $120,520 | +86.0% |
| Mean | $80,330 | +24.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $79,710 goes as far as $86,453 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,453US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,710 a year, 23.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,480 to $120,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 28 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hydrologic Technicians in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $79,710, or $38.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,790, so pay in New Mexico is 23.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Mexico earns more than $120,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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