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Hydrologic Technician

Average base salary, Ohio
$58,500 / year
$4,900 per month · $28.13 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Ohio · median $54,000
25th percentile
$39,000
Average
$58,500
75th percentile
$77,500
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
Missouri$78,000
Montana$60,500
Nevada$75,500
New Jersey$73,000
New Mexico$83,000
New York$70,500
Ohio$58,500
Oregon$71,000
Tennessee$50,500
Texas$90,500
Virginia$61,000
Washington$84,000
Wisconsin$67,000
About this role

Hydrologic Technician is a professional role in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family, focused on Hydrologic Technician work. 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 salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

1,870 workers

$74,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

1,580 workers

$75,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

330 workers

$59,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

240 workers

$69,000

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

190 workers

$97,000

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

110 workers

$70,000

Utilities

100 workers

$79,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

100 workers

$54,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Hydrologic Technician pays 28% below the average across 48 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,000).

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 $100,000 across 48 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
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