Occupation Salary Profile

Hydrologic Technicians

SOC Code: 19-4044

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. Excludes ā€œHydrologistsā€ (19-2043).

National Median (BLS)
$64,880
ā–² +16.61% Nominal +12.93% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$66,670
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
240
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Hydrologic Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $45,150
25th Percentile $50,320
National Median (50th Percentile) $64,880
75th Percentile $79,860
90th Percentile $84,250
P10: $45,150 P50 (Median): $64,880 P90: $84,250