Highest-paying states for hydrologic technicians
Texas leads at $88,400 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $88,400 | $59,530–$115,210 |
| Washington | $85,240 | $64,250–$93,270 |
| New Mexico | $79,710 | $59,650–$97,580 |
| Missouri | $79,440 | $55,430–$87,880 |
| Massachusetts | $73,820 | $60,910–$92,490 |
| California | $70,790 | $55,370–$88,900 |
| Nevada | $68,660 | $57,220–$90,630 |
| Maryland | $67,520 | $49,210–$84,700 |
| Georgia | $66,770 | $49,050–$83,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,420 | $49,510–$91,730 |
| New Jersey | $65,190 | $52,920–$84,570 |
| New York | $65,190 | $53,290–$83,780 |
| Arizona | $65,170 | $52,110–$84,560 |
| Kentucky | $65,170 | $55,330–$80,090 |
| Louisiana | $65,170 | $54,950–$81,330 |
| New Hampshire | $64,790 | $62,770–$82,620 |
| Oregon | $62,510 | $55,330–$79,750 |
| Florida | $61,820 | $50,210–$79,950 |
| Wisconsin | $60,100 | $49,900–$81,330 |
| North Carolina | $59,590 | $51,460–$70,750 |
| Idaho | $54,950 | $47,690–$74,010 |
| Montana | $53,550 | $44,950–$67,200 |
| Virginia | $52,190 | $46,950–$74,010 |
| Ohio | $52,120 | $37,790–$74,900 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.