Hydrologic Technicians Salary in California

Hydrologic technicians in California earn the most in Santa Rosa (average $77,570 a year) and the least in Sacramento ($73,150), across the 2 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the hydrologic technicians average at $74,760 and the median at $70,790 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $69,530.

Hydrologic Technicians average salary by city in California

Santa Rosa$77,570
Sacramento$73,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Rosa	$77,570	$79,860	$70,790	$60,267	108
Sacramento	$73,150	$70,510	$55,370	$57,511	107

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Hydrologic Technicians salary in other states

Hydrologic Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in California

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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