Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $76,940 +31.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $40,150
90th percentile $101,440
Employed locally 40
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,150
    25th
    $58,390
    50th (median)
    $76,940
    75th
    $94,940
    90th
    $101,440

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Missouri $72,630

    Nearby metros — Hydrologic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $64,750
    California $63,900
    Georgia $63,360
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $60,580
    New York $58,570
    Oregon $58,390

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.78 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 31.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,150 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,390.