Careers · Hydrologic Technicians · New Jersey
Hydrologic Technicians in New Jersey
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 New Jersey the median pay is $65,190 a year, 1% above the national median of $64,790.
$65,190median pay in New Jersey, per year
$52,920–$84,570middle half earn
40employed in New Jersey
$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 New Jersey
Hydrologic Technicians pay in other states
Texas · $88,400Washington · $85,240New Mexico · $79,710Missouri · $79,440Massachusetts · $73,820California · $70,790Nevada · $68,660Maryland · $67,520Georgia · $66,770Pennsylvania · $65,420
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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, New Jersey, annual.