Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $54,430 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $81,120
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $81,120
    90th
    $81,120

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,860
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $68,490
    California $63,900
    North Carolina $51,710
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $51,170

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Fresno, CA is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Fresno, CA is 7.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.