SOC 19-4044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hydrologic Technicians — Tennessee
Tennessee
Median pay in Tennessee is $30,780 a year, 52.5% under the national median of $64,790 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Tennessee is $30,780 a year, 52.5% under the national median of $64,790 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $27,730 and $76,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,730 and the ninetieth at $86,260.
Among the 28 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 28th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 695th of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,730 | −57.2% |
| 25th | $27,730 | −57.2% |
| Median (50th) | $30,780 | −52.5% |
| 75th | $76,400 | +17.9% |
| 90th | $86,260 | +33.1% |
| Mean | $48,770 | −24.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $30,780 goes as far as $33,493 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 48.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,493US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,780 a year, 52.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,730 to $86,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 28th of 28 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $30,780, or $14.80 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 Tennessee is 52.5% lower. 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 Tennessee earns more than $86,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,730 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.
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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