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Job outlook for hydrology technicians in the United States
Are hydrology technician jobs in demand?
Yes, hydrology technician jobs are in demand. Hydrology technician demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Hydrology technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hydrology technician jobs and the average hydrology technician salary over time.
Hydrology technician jobs over time
Hydrology technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 352 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 350 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 359 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 336 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 338 | 0.00% |
Average hydrology technician salary over time
Hydrology technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,955 | $21.61 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $44,760 | $21.52 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $43,377 | $20.85 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $42,738 | $20.55 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $41,517 | $19.96 | +2.7% |
Hydrology technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hydrology technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hydrology technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for hydrology technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 149 | 11% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 61 | 10% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 119 | 7% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 54 | 7% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 467 | 6% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 429 | 6% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 347 | 6% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 344 | 6% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 324 | 6% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 206 | 6% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 200 | 6% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 86 | 6% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 61 | 6% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 59 | 6% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 413 | 5% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 339 | 5% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 334 | 5% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 169 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 53 | 5% |