Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,230 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $89,230
Employed locally 60
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $45,510
    50th (median)
    $51,230
    75th
    $56,530
    90th
    $89,230

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Midland, TX $102,150

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Houston, TX is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.90 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 12.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,510.