Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $68,490 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.93
10th percentile $48,780
90th percentile $104,270
Employed locally 70
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,780
    25th
    $54,180
    50th (median)
    $68,490
    75th
    $85,550
    90th
    $104,270

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 27% 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
    California $63,900
    Fresno, CA $54,430
    North Carolina $51,710
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $51,170

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $32.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.28 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 16.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,780 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,180.