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Hydrologic Technicians in Montana

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 Montana the median pay is $53,550 a year, 17% below the national median of $64,790.

$53,550median pay in Montana, per year

$44,950–$67,200middle half earn

70employed in Montana

$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 Montana

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Hydrologic Technicians pay in other states

Texas · $88,400 Washington · $85,240 New Mexico · $79,710 Missouri · $79,440 Massachusetts · $73,820 California · $70,790 Nevada · $68,660 Maryland · $67,520 Georgia · $66,770 Pennsylvania · $65,420

Related occupations

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Agricultural Technicians Precision Agriculture Technicians Food Science Technicians Biological Technicians Chemical Technicians Nuclear Technicians

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O*NET-SOC 19-4044.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana, annual.