Top 12 cities for hydrologic technicians by average salary
| Midland, TX | $88,640 |
|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $80,990 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,570 |
| Sacramento, CA | $73,150 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,350 |
| Raleigh, NC | $69,090 |
| Orlando, FL | $68,580 |
| Miami, FL | $65,690 |
| Tampa, FL | $63,830 |
| Denver, CO | $62,270 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,460 |
| San Juan, PR | $51,420 |
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Hydrologic Technicians salary by state
Texas pays hydrologic technicians the most statewide, $87,620 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $87,620 | $88,400 | 270 | 1 | $88,640 | $88,640 |
| Washington | $80,970 | $85,240 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $80,330 | $79,710 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $75,380 | $73,820 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $75,300 | $79,440 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $74,760 | $70,790 | 300 | 2 | $77,570 | $73,150 |
| New Hampshire | $74,020 | $64,790 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $72,760 | $68,660 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $71,260 | $65,420 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $70,310 | $65,190 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $69,440 | $65,170 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $69,070 | $66,770 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $68,890 | $67,520 | 50 | 1 | $69,350 | $69,350 |
| Oregon | $68,440 | $62,510 | 80 | 1 | $80,990 | $80,990 |
| Arizona | $68,440 | $65,170 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $68,050 | $65,190 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $67,970 | $65,170 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $65,580 | $56,780 | n/a | 1 | $62,270 | $62,270 |
| Florida | $65,110 | $61,820 | 240 | 3 | $68,580 | $63,830 |
| Wisconsin | $64,950 | $60,100 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $64,530 | $59,590 | 110 | 1 | $69,090 | $69,090 |
| Idaho | $60,470 | $54,950 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $58,930 | $52,190 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $58,690 | $53,550 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $58,510 | $52,870 | n/a | 1 | $58,460 | $58,460 |
| Ohio | $56,500 | $52,120 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $54,840 | $48,230 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $51,420 | $57,160 | 30 | 1 | $51,420 | $51,420 |
| Tennessee | $48,770 | $30,780 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hydrologic Technicians salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $88,640 | $102,150 | $42.62 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $80,990 | $82,360 | $38.94 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,570 | $79,860 | $37.30 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $73,150 | $70,510 | $35.17 | 60 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,350 | $62,450 | $33.34 | 40 |
| Raleigh, NC | $69,090 | $70,750 | $33.22 | 40 |
| Orlando, FL | $68,580 | $64,750 | $32.97 | 110 |
| Miami, FL | $65,690 | $64,570 | $31.58 | 40 |
| Tampa, FL | $63,830 | $60,700 | $30.69 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $62,270 | $52,300 | $29.94 | n/a |
| Champaign, IL | $58,460 | $54,200 | $28.10 | 30 |
| San Juan, PR | $51,420 | $57,160 | $24.72 | 30 |
Related jobs
- Biological TechniciansU.S. average $61,380
- Chemical TechniciansU.S. average $63,900
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthU.S. average $60,800
- Social Science Research AssistantsU.S. average $66,140
- Forensic Science TechniciansU.S. average $79,200
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherU.S. average $66,280
- Food Science TechniciansU.S. average $56,660
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansU.S. average $61,870
Hydrologic Technicians salary: questions
Where do hydrologic technicians make the most money?
In Midland, TX, with an average of $88,640 a year, among the 12 metro areas we cover.
What is the average hydrologic technicians salary in the U.S.?
$69,530 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $64,790, so half of hydrologic technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should hydrologic technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of hydrologic technicians nationwide earn between $52,040 (25th percentile) and $84,680 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays hydrologic technicians the most?
Texas, with a statewide average of $87,620 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is hydrologic technicians pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $51,420 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4044.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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