Careers · Hydrologic Technicians · California
Hydrologic Technicians in California
Hydrologic technicians collect and analyze data about water systems, measuring ground and surface water levels, flow rates, and properties like chemistry and biology. They work for government agencies, environmental consulting firms, and water resource organizations, spending time both in the field gathering samples and in offices organizing data. In California the median pay is $70,790 a year, 9% above the national median of $64,790.
$70,790median pay in California, per year
$55,370–$88,900middle half earn
300employed in California
$64,790U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Hydrologic Technicians.
Licenses and training in California
Hydrologic Technicians pay in other states
Texas · $88,400Washington · $85,240New Mexico · $79,710Missouri · $79,440Massachusetts · $73,820Nevada · $68,660Maryland · $67,520Georgia · $66,770Pennsylvania · $65,420New Jersey · $65,190
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against hydrologic technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against hydrologic technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-4044.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.