Hydrologic Technicians pay range in Champaign
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,290 or more. The middle half of hydrologic technicians in Champaign earn between $53,970 and $65,790.
- $50K10th
- $54K25th
- $54KMedian
- $66K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,460 | $4,872 | $28.11 |
| Median | $54,200 | $4,517 | $26.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,970 | $4,498 | $25.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,790 | $5,482 | $31.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hydrologic Technicians pay in Champaign vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Hydrologic technicians in Champaign earn about the same as the Illinois average ($58,510) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($69,530). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $64,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $58,460 | $54,200 | $49,940 | $67,290 | 30 |
| Illinois | $58,510 | $52,870 | $52,870 | $77,760 | n/a |
| United States | $69,530 | $64,790 | $44,950 | $100,480 | 2,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Hydrologic Technicians salary after taxes in Champaign
On the average salary of $58,460, a single filer in Champaign takes home about $46,400 a year, or $3,867 a month and $1,785 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Champaign a good place for hydrologic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Champaign area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $58,460 buys what about $63,061 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Champaign ($50,700). A typical home costs $237,290, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Hydrologic Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Raleigh, NC$69,090
- Baltimore, MD$69,350
- Denver, CO$62,270
- Tampa, FL$63,830
- Orlando, FL$68,580
- Midland, TX$88,640
Highest-paying cities for hydrologic technicians
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,640).
- Midland, TX$88,640
- Portland, OR$80,990
- Santa Rosa, CA$77,570
- Sacramento, CA$73,150
- Baltimore, MD$69,350
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Hydrologic Technicians salary in Champaign: questions
How much do hydrologic technicians make an hour in Champaign?
$28.10 an hour on average, and $26.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hydrologic technicians salary in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hydrologic technicians take-home pay in Champaign?
About $46,400 a year ($3,867 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,460.
Do hydrologic technicians earn more in Champaign than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($69,530).
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; area Champaign-Urbana, IL (16580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 16.32, this job is 16.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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