Profession

Hydrologic Technicians

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.

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Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median64,790 USD
Average69,530 USD
Middle 50%52,040 USD - 84,680 USD
Decile range44,950 USD - 100,480 USD
Bottom decile44,950 USD
Top decile100,480 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median65,170 USD
Average68,440 USD
Middle 50%52,110 USD - 84,560 USD
Decile range40,330 USD - 96,100 USD
Bottom decile40,330 USD
Top decile96,100 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median70,790 USD
Average74,760 USD
Middle 50%55,370 USD - 88,900 USD
Decile range48,480 USD - 104,750 USD
Bottom decile48,480 USD
Top decile104,750 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median56,780 USD
Average65,580 USD
Middle 50%52,300 USD - 76,400 USD
Decile range49,940 USD - 96,030 USD
Bottom decile49,940 USD
Top decile96,030 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median61,820 USD
Average65,110 USD
Middle 50%50,210 USD - 79,950 USD
Decile range44,520 USD - 89,230 USD
Bottom decile44,520 USD
Top decile89,230 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median66,770 USD
Average69,070 USD
Middle 50%49,050 USD - 83,780 USD
Decile range42,800 USD - 101,630 USD
Bottom decile42,800 USD
Top decile101,630 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median54,950 USD
Average60,470 USD
Middle 50%47,690 USD - 74,010 USD
Decile range45,350 USD - 83,780 USD
Bottom decile45,350 USD
Top decile83,780 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median52,870 USD
Average58,510 USD
Middle 50%52,870 USD - 55,330 USD
Decile range52,870 USD - 77,760 USD
Bottom decile52,870 USD
Top decile77,760 USD
🇺🇸 Kentucky2025
19-4044SOC 2018 19-4044
GroupAll
Median65,170 USD
Average69,440 USD
Middle 50%55,330 USD - 80,090 USD
Decile range44,950 USD - 96,100 USD
Bottom decile44,950 USD
Top decile96,100 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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