SOC 19-4044 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Hydrologic Technicians wages by metro
National median annual wage
$64,790
- 10th percentile
- $44,950
- 25th percentile
- $52,040
- Median
- $64,790
- 75th percentile
- $84,680
- 90th percentile
- $100,480
- Mean
- $69,530
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 2,840.
That median is 27.1% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | Not available | $47,350 | $102,150 | $122,580 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 40 | $53,830 | $82,360 | $103,540 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 30 | $63,080 | $79,860 | $100,350 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 40 | $49,470 | $70,750 | $100,360 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 60 | $49,840 | $70,510 | $98,340 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 110 | $46,450 | $64,750 | $99,850 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 40 | $46,430 | $64,570 | $89,230 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $46,130 | $62,450 | $98,700 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 40 | $40,830 | $60,700 | $83,780 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 30 | $22,040 | $57,160 | $74,010 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 30 | $49,940 | $54,200 | $67,290 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Not available | $52,300 | $52,300 | $90,670 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 110 | $46,450 | $64,750 | $99,850 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 60 | $49,840 | $70,510 | $98,340 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $46,130 | $62,450 | $98,700 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 40 | $46,430 | $64,570 | $89,230 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 40 | $53,830 | $82,360 | $103,540 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 40 | $49,470 | $70,750 | $100,360 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 40 | $40,830 | $60,700 | $83,780 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 30 | $49,940 | $54,200 | $67,290 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 30 | $22,040 | $57,160 | $74,010 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 30 | $63,080 | $79,860 | $100,350 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 270 | $47,360 | $88,400 | $122,000 |
| Washington | 70 | $49,940 | $85,240 | $103,540 |
| New Mexico | 50 | $50,480 | $79,710 | $120,520 |
| Missouri | 40 | $50,770 | $79,440 | $98,550 |
| Massachusetts | 60 | $50,920 | $73,820 | $98,000 |
| California | 300 | $48,480 | $70,790 | $104,750 |
| Nevada | 30 | $41,180 | $68,660 | $95,620 |
| Maryland | 50 | $39,670 | $67,520 | $97,510 |
| Georgia | 60 | $42,800 | $66,770 | $101,630 |
| Pennsylvania | 100 | $47,580 | $65,420 | $102,610 |
| New Jersey | 40 | $47,170 | $65,190 | $101,650 |
| New York | 50 | $42,470 | $65,190 | $94,060 |
| Arizona | 50 | $40,330 | $65,170 | $96,100 |
| Kentucky | 30 | $44,950 | $65,170 | $96,100 |
| Louisiana | 40 | $44,320 | $65,170 | $91,170 |
| New Hampshire | 50 | $62,390 | $64,790 | $98,700 |
| Oregon | 80 | $45,150 | $62,510 | $100,900 |
| Florida | 240 | $44,520 | $61,820 | $89,230 |
| Wisconsin | 50 | $40,330 | $60,100 | $91,170 |
| North Carolina | 110 | $47,370 | $59,590 | $94,570 |
| Puerto Rico | 30 | $22,040 | $57,160 | $74,010 |
| Colorado | Not available | $49,940 | $56,780 | $96,030 |
| Idaho | 50 | $45,350 | $54,950 | $83,780 |
| Montana | 70 | $40,060 | $53,550 | $86,260 |
| Illinois | Not available | $52,870 | $52,870 | $77,760 |
| Virginia | 40 | $37,650 | $52,190 | $91,170 |
| Ohio | 80 | $29,590 | $52,120 | $82,280 |
| West Virginia | Not available | $40,210 | $48,230 | $81,330 |
| Tennessee | Not available | $27,730 | $30,780 | $86,260 |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Hydrologic Technicians?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Hydrologic Technicians is $64,790. Employment is 2,840.
How does Hydrologic Technicians pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Hydrologic Technicians is 27.1% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Hydrologic Technicians?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Midland, TX is highest on this page's list at $102,150.