Hydrologic Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for hydrologic technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Texas$87,620
- Washington$80,970
- New Mexico$80,330
- Massachusetts$75,380
- Missouri$75,300
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Tennessee$48,770
- West Virginia$54,840
- Ohio$56,500
- Illinois$58,510
- Montana$58,690
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $87,620 | $88,400 | $42 | +26% | 270 |
| 2 | Washington | $80,970 | $85,240 | $39 | +16.5% | 70 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $80,330 | $79,710 | $39 | +15.5% | 50 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $75,380 | $73,820 | $36 | +8.4% | 60 |
| 5 | Missouri | $75,300 | $79,440 | $36 | +8.3% | 40 |
| 6 | California | $74,760 | $70,790 | $36 | +7.5% | 300 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $74,020 | $64,790 | $36 | +6.5% | 50 |
| 8 | Nevada | $72,760 | $68,660 | $35 | +4.6% | 30 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $71,260 | $65,420 | $34 | +2.5% | 100 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $70,310 | $65,190 | $34 | +1.1% | 40 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $69,440 | $65,170 | $33 | -0.1% | 30 |
| 12 | Georgia | $69,070 | $66,770 | $33 | -0.7% | 60 |
| 13 | Maryland | $68,890 | $67,520 | $33 | -0.9% | 50 |
| 14 | Arizona | $68,440 | $65,170 | $33 | -1.6% | 50 |
| 15 | Oregon | $68,440 | $62,510 | $33 | -1.6% | 80 |
| 16 | New York | $68,050 | $65,190 | $33 | -2.1% | 50 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $67,970 | $65,170 | $33 | -2.2% | 40 |
| 18 | Colorado | $65,580 | $56,780 | $32 | -5.7% | — |
| 19 | Florida | $65,110 | $61,820 | $31 | -6.4% | 240 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $64,950 | $60,100 | $31 | -6.6% | 50 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $64,530 | $59,590 | $31 | -7.2% | 110 |
| 22 | Idaho | $60,470 | $54,950 | $29 | -13% | 50 |
| 23 | Virginia | $58,930 | $52,190 | $28 | -15.2% | 40 |
| 24 | Montana | $58,690 | $53,550 | $28 | -15.6% | 70 |
| 25 | Illinois | $58,510 | $52,870 | $28 | -15.8% | — |
| 26 | Ohio | $56,500 | $52,120 | $27 | -18.7% | 80 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $54,840 | $48,230 | $26 | -21.1% | — |
| 28 | Tennessee | $48,770 | $30,780 | $23 | -29.9% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 13 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland, TX | $102,150 | $88,640 | — |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,360 | $80,990 | 40 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $79,860 | $77,570 | 30 |
| 4 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $70,750 | $69,090 | 40 |
| 5 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $70,510 | $73,150 | 60 |
| 6 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $64,750 | $68,580 | 110 |
| 7 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $64,570 | $65,690 | 40 |
| 8 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $62,450 | $69,350 | 40 |
| 9 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $60,700 | $63,830 | 40 |
| 10 | Champaign-Urbana, IL | $54,200 | $58,460 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing hydrologic technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $121,690 | $107,280 | — |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $121,690 | $107,280 | — |
| 3 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $102,150 | $93,730 | 190 |
| 4 | Support Activities for Mining | $82,660 | $74,200 | — |
| 5 | Support Activities for Mining | $82,660 | $74,200 | — |
| 6 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $81,860 | $80,960 | 90 |
| 7 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $81,860 | $80,960 | 90 |
| 8 | Utilities | $79,170 | $76,180 | 100 |
| 9 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $79,170 | $76,180 | 100 |
| 10 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $71,780 | $72,530 | 1,580 |
| 11 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $71,780 | $72,530 | 1,580 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $69,530 | $71,310 | 1,870 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do hydrologic technicians make in the U.S.?
The median hydrologic technicians salary in the United States is $64,790 per year (mean $69,530), and about 80% earn between $44,950 and $100,480.
How much do hydrologic technicians make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $69,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays hydrologic technicians the most?
Texas has the highest average pay for hydrologic technicians at $87,620 per year (median $88,400).
What is the job outlook for hydrologic technicians?
Employment is projected to change -2.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 400 openings per year.
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