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Hydrologic Technicians — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$64,790
United States, 2025
Employment
2,840
United States, 2025
Typical education
Not recorded
Job Zone 3
Skills identified
0
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Career overview
Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture.
- O*NET code
- 19-4044.00
- Job zone
- 3
- Experience required
- Not recorded
Typical tasks
- Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
- Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.
- Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.
- Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
- Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.
- Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
- Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$44,950
25th percentile
$52,040
75th percentile
$84,680
90th percentile
$100,480
Most important skills
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Compare with Hydrologic TechniciansHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $102,150 | — | 2025 |
| TX | $88,400 | 270 | 2025 |
| WA | $85,240 | 70 | 2025 |
| Portland, OR | $82,360 | 40 | 2025 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,860 | 30 | 2025 |
| NM | $79,710 | 50 | 2025 |
| MO | $79,440 | 40 | 2025 |
| MA | $73,820 | 60 | 2025 |
| CA | $70,790 | 300 | 2025 |
| Raleigh, NC | $70,750 | 40 | 2025 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,510 | 60 | 2025 |
| NV | $68,660 | 30 | 2025 |
| MD | $67,520 | 50 | 2025 |
| GA | $66,770 | 60 | 2025 |
| PA | $65,420 | 100 | 2025 |
| NY | $65,190 | 50 | 2025 |
| NJ | $65,190 | 40 | 2025 |
| AZ | $65,170 | 50 | 2025 |
| KY | $65,170 | 30 | 2025 |
| LA | $65,170 | 40 | 2025 |
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.