Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $54,200 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.06
10th percentile $49,940
90th percentile $67,290
Employed locally 30
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,940
    25th
    $53,970
    50th (median)
    $54,200
    75th
    $65,790
    90th
    $67,290

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 16% 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

    Nearby metros — Hydrologic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $68,490
    Illinois $50,600

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Champaign, IL is $26.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.35 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 7.5% below 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,940 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,970.