Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $60,580 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $92,890
Employed locally 60
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $47,450
    50th (median)
    $60,580
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $92,890

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hydrologic Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $102,150
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Washington $81,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,860
    New Hampshire $77,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,940

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,110
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,220
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $125,820
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.45 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Baltimore, MD is 3.4% above the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hydrologic Technicians in Baltimore?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,450.