The median annual wage for Hydrologic Technicians in California is $63,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,560.
Pay spans roughly $46,810 at the 10th percentile to $100,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.72 per hour. An estimated 400 people work as hydrologic technicians in California.
| Median (annual) | $63,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.72 |
| 10th percentile | $46,810 |
| 90th percentile | $100,160 |
| Employment | 400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.