Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Nevada
$75,500 / year
≈ $6,300 per month · $36.30 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Nevada · median $71,000
25th percentile
$59,000Average
$75,50075th percentile
$94,000
$59,000Average
$75,50075th percentile
$94,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Hydrologic Technician salary by state
Arizona$71,000
California$77,500
Colorado$68,000
Florida$67,500
Georgia$71,500
Idaho$62,500
Illinois$60,500
Kentucky$72,000
Louisiana$70,500
Maryland$71,500
Massachusetts$78,000
Missouri$78,000
Montana$60,500
Nevada$75,500
New Hampshire$76,500
New Jersey$73,000
New Mexico$83,000
New York$70,500
North Carolina$67,000
Ohio$58,500
Oregon$71,000
Pennsylvania$74,000
Tennessee$50,500
Texas$90,500
Virginia$61,000
Washington$84,000
West Virginia$57,000
Wisconsin$67,000
About this role
Hydrologic Technician is a professional role within the function in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Hydrologic Technicians do
- Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
- Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.
- Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.
- Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
- Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Hydrologic Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$46,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$54,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$67,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$87,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$104,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
400
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Hydrologic Technician salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,870 workers
$74,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
1,580 workers
$75,000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
330 workers
$59,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
240 workers
$69,500Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
170 workers
$54,000Utilities
100 workers
$79,000Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
90 workers
$84,000Educational Services
50 workers
$53,000Educational Services, State Government Owned
50 workers
$54,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
50 workers
$54,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Hydrologic Technician pays 28% below the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
Similar-paying roles in Life, Physical, and Social Science
Chemical Technician$66,000
Conservation Scientist$80,000
Biological Technician$63,500
Forensic Science Technician$82,000
Survey Researcher$82,500
Careers related to Hydrologic Technician
Hydrologist$107,000
Civil Engineer$112,500
Range Manager$80,000
Industrial Ecologist$95,000
Environmental Engineer$117,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hydrologic Technician make?
The average base salary for a Hydrologic Technician in the United States is $72,000 per year, or about $34.62 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $54,000 and $87,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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