Hydrologic Technicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Hydrologic Technicians does

Hydrologic technicians monitor and analyze water systems, including groundwater, surface water, and precipitation, to support environmental and resource management. They collect field data and help predict flooding, droughts, and water quality issues.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
• Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr