SOC 19-4044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hydrologic Technicians — Texas
Texas · 1 metro areas compared
At $88,400 a year, the median wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Texas sits 36.4% above the national figure of $64,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $88,400 a year, the median wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Texas sits 36.4% above the national figure of $64,790. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,530 and $115,210. The lowest tenth earn under $47,360, while the highest tenth earn more than $122,000.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Texas ranks number 1st out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $102,150. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 154th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,360 | −26.9% |
| 25th | $59,530 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $88,400 | +36.4% |
| 75th | $115,210 | +77.8% |
| 90th | $122,000 | +88.3% |
| Mean | $87,620 | +35.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $102,150 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $88,400 goes as far as $91,040 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$88,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,040US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,400 a year, 36.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,360 to $122,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 28 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $102,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Texas?
The median annual wage is $88,400, or $42.50 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 Texas is 36.4% 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 Texas earns more than $122,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,360 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $102,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Texas. 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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